Senior Account Manager Foodservice GB Home Office

We now have a new opportunity available as a Senior National Account Manager based in the UK as part of our Foodservice team This is a key & strategic role for Kerry that forms an integral part of the overall Foodservice offering. Our ideal candidate will have experience but who can also bring a dynamic and innovative aspect to the role. This role is offering a competitive renummeration package and affording the right person an opportunity of a successful career at Kerry. Apply now and don't miss out!

• Reporting directly into the Commercial Director Foodservice UK&I, the Senior National Account Manager will have direct responsibility for a portfolio of strategic growth accounts and play a key role in the delivery of our EUM and Brand strategy in the UK&I.
• Key responsibilities include the delivery of account specific growth plans, budget development, forecasting, trade marketing in conjunction with Brand team and liaison with EUM and financial teams responsible for budget delivery. This will be achieved through a combination of selling the Kerry Branded portfolio and providing bespoke or own label product development where appropriate.
• An additional key element of the role will be supporting the development and implementation of sub-channel strategies for Pub & Restaurant Chains, Contract Catering, Coffee & Bakery specialists and Hotels Chains, as well as Kerrymaid, DVG and Chefs Pass brands, through working closely with the wider UK&I Foodservice sales team.

• Working knowledge of the Foodservice Market, preferably with direct exposure to the coffee channel but not essential
• A history of growth results in the commercial environment
• Ability to work at pace in a large scale, enterprise management environment
• Ability to manage many stakeholders through excellent communication skills
• Entrepreneurial in approach to work to deliver creative growth strategies and the ability to lead out execution of the plan
• A culinary background would be ideal, but not essential, although an interest in food & beverage is essential