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Kerry · 3 days ago

Account Manager - Meals

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $214K/yr

10+ years exp

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The Meals Account Manager is responsible for achieving key sales objectives through the management of existing strategic accounts and facilitating the growth of Kerry’s Taste and Nutrition portfolio with CPGs.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains targeted high-level relationships and contacts with the account(s)

Prospect and “close” new business opportunities through standard product, custom product and integrated solution selling

Perform account planning and key account research to optimize efforts and account penetration

Ensures margin growth year on year and in line with the account plan and budget requirements

Manage complex pricing models aligned with Key Customers expectations

Regularly inform leadership of changing market dynamics and other factors influencing accounts of strategic importance

Regularly document activities in Salesforce and maintain an up to date “pipeline” of qualified opportunities

Collaborate with technology business internal leaders for an integrated Go-to-Market (GTM) approach

Supporting overall strategic business approach

Manage and communicate with internal cross functional teams to support and execute customer opportunities

Qualification

Commercial experience in foodCRM tools proficiencyBusinessCommercial acumenBachelor’s degreeSelf-driven work ethicMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsWork independentlyFast-paced environment

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, or Engineering (MBA a plus)

Minimum 10 years of commercial experience in food ingredient manufacturing covering flavor or ingredient solutions

Strong, self-driven work ethic, ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Positive, driven, articulate and persuasive communication skills

Strong business and commercial acumen

Proficiency with CRM tools (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 50%

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities

Employee Share Plan

Life, disability, and accident insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Company

Kerry

Glassdoor3.6

The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.

Founded in 1972

Tralee, Kerry, IRL

10001+ employees

https://www.kerry.com/

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