About Kerry 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. About the role We’re seeking an Account Manager to drive growth in North America within our snack team. In this role, you’ll partner with leading food manufacturers, nurture existing relationships, and uncover new opportunities that bring Kerry’s cutting-edge ingredient solutions to life. Key responsibilities + Develop and Execute Strategy Build a holistic sales plan to achieve revenue and margin targets. + Be the Face of Kerry Understand customer needs and deliver solutions using Kerry’s unique technologies. + Defend and Grow Business Protect core accounts while identifying new opportunities through market insights and research. + Lead Negotiations Manage contracts and close deals that drive sustainable growth. + Build Relationships Foster strong connections across customer organizations and Kerry’s internal teams. + Drive Engagement Schedule and lead in-person customer meetings to strengthen partnerships. Qualifications and skills + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or Engineering (MBA a plus). + 8–10 years of commercial experience in food ingredient manufacturing covering flavor or ingredient solutions for confections, nutrition bars, or chocolate markets. + Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills. + Proficiency with CRM tools (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite. + Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment. + Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 50%. The pay range for this position is $123,859.00- $213,784.00. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role . Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case . The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and Location . In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation . Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement . This job posting is anticipated to expire on 12/12/2025. ​ Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov). 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.