Requisition ID: 56941 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
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About Kerry

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers. 

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Executive to join our Dairy & Nutritional Ingredients division.
The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of sales experience in food or beverage industry, or commodity business and a passion for the dairy sector.
This role will oversee one or more product category and implement the adequate sales strategy globally while working cross functionally with internals team regarding product availability, stock monitoring and working capital management.
The successful candidate will support the sales team director(s) while managing a worldwide portfolio of customer accounts in the dairy industry being their sole contact. The role requires an involvement in the complete sales cycle, delivering on sales & other targets.

Key responsibilities Sales process from A-Z: know product availability, define market price, propose and implement sales strategy, agree sales contracts and ensure orders are received in due time, ensure customer satisfaction. Customer Relationship Management: Develop, manage and maintain strong relationships with existing and new customers. Product & Industry Knowledge: Gain in-depth knowledge of the dairy industry, players, and our products portfolio. Market Analysis: Conduct regular market research to reflect on export/import data of any given dairy product category and to identify new sales opportunities while staying updated on industry trends. Reporting: Assist the sales director(s) in analysing and summarising key business elements; Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for management review.

 

Qualifications and skills

To be successful in this role we would be looking for the following competencies:

•  English is crucial, fluency in a second European language is required 

•       Excellent communication and presentation skills
•  Excellent problem-solving capabilities
•  Strong ability to work well in a team and on your own
•  Positive and motivated self-starter with determination and drive to succeed
•  High emotional intelligence and adaptability to different personality types to get the best from internal and external relationships
•  Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel (pivot) & PowerPoint
•  Mobility and willingness to travel worldwide is a key requirement
•  Valid car driver's license

 

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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