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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
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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

Strategic account leadershipExecutive-level client engagementCommercial ownershipCRM platformsNegotiationRelationship managementTeam management

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

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

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2017-01-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Gerry Behan
Global President and CEO
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Alan Barrett
Chief Operating Officer Kerry Ingredients & Flavors - Asia Pacific
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