Kerry · 1 day ago
Senior Director - Distributor Development
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, seeking a Senior Director for Distributor Development. The role involves leading a team managing strategic corporate accounts, driving commercial growth, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer satisfaction and service delivery.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of long‑term strategic growth plans for key client accounts
Serve as the senior point of contact for major clients, building and maintaining strong executive‑level relationships
Identify and pursue opportunities for upselling, cross‑selling, and expansion of services within assigned accounts
Own account profitability, including budget planning, financial forecasting, and resource allocation
Negotiate complex contracts and agreements that balance client needs with organizational goals
Prepare and present account health updates, performance metrics, and commercial outcomes to senior leadership
Lead and coach direct reports while overseeing annual operational planning for key corporate accounts
Support the team in resolving complex issues and ensuring timely, high‑quality solutions for clients
Maintain professionalism, trust, and credibility with key corporate accounts
Build and sustain a high‑performing team environment
Partner closely with sales, marketing, commercial finance, supply chain, and other internal teams to deliver seamless customer experiences and innovative solutions
Lead client‑facing initiatives, coordinating internal resources to meet customer objectives effectively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
8+ years of progressive account management experience, including leadership of large or complex accounts at a senior level
Proven success in strategic account leadership, executive‑level client engagement, and full commercial ownership
Demonstrated strength in negotiation, analytics, and relationship management
Experience using CRM platforms and applying data‑driven insights to guide strategic decision‑making
Preferred
Master's degree
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
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Recent News
Food & Drink Business
2025-10-27
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