Account Manager

We have an excellent opportunity for an Account Manager to join our UK&I team within the Meat & Meals business.

The Account Manager is responsible for driving growth and profitability by managing a portfolio of high-value strategic customer accounts, selling all relevant Kerry technologies and products into the designated account portfolio – this includes taste, preservation and coatings.

This role focuses on identifying opportunities, developing and executing account plans, and delivering innovative, value-based solutions that strengthen long-term client partnerships and achieve business objectives. The Account Manager acts as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, owns sales P&L, and collaborates cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical culinary background, who is passionate about food and has some existing customer-facing/account management experience, looking to take the next step.

This role requires significant travel to our customers across the UK and Ireland.

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Safety purpose:
At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safely every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

• Manage a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring delivery of revenue and margin targets.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with organizational growth pillars.

Opportunity Identification & Prioritization

• Analyze market trends and customerneedstoidentifynew business opportunities.
• Prioritize opportunities based on strategic fit, revenue potential, and customer impact.

Commercial Ownership

• Own sales P&L for assigned accounts; drive margin expansion and profitability.
• Prepare and present account performance reports to senior management; forecast sales and growth metrics.

Strategic Account Management

• Build andmaintainlong-term, trust-based relationships with senior client stakeholders (including C-suite).
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights and recommendations to support client business objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and through strategic partnerships.

Negotiation & Contracting

• Lead complex contract negotiations and long-term supply agreements.
• Ensure compliance with pricing strategies, margin targets, and legal/commercial standards.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with marketing, R&D, operations, and other teams to deliver innovative solutions and seamless customer experiences.
• Lead client-facing initiatives and resolve complex client issues.

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience of account management, including managing large/complex accounts.
• Previous experience within an RDA/Applications or Culinary background, with the desire to develop yourself within Account Management.
• Negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with CRM and data-driven decision-making at a strategic level.
• Technical experience in taste, preservation and…