Kerry · 8 hours ago
Senior Account Manager, Pet
Indiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $214K/yr
5+ years expKerry is experiencing growth and is hiring a Senior Account Manager to enhance their Pet Ingredient sales business in North America. This role focuses on building relationships within the pet food sector and driving market share growth through strategic account management and sales activities.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Play a key role in the delivery of the overall Pet Nutrition strategy and specific account strategy
Responsible for all sales activities with both existing and potential customers for Kerry´s Pet Nutrition Portfolio in defined territory
Build a strong opportunity pipeline in all technologies Kerry brings to the pet market
Support and “close” new business opportunities through both bespoke and branded product and integrated solution selling to deliver profitable growth
Continue to build a strong awareness in the NAMER pet market of Kerry
Develop strong customer alliances and promoting Kerry in all categories (PAH, FPP, etc) via participation in key Industry events (e.g. tradeshows, seminars and conferences)
Support the development of strong strategic relationships within customers’ organization including NPD, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and QA / Nutrition and foster counterpart relationships within Kerry
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a sales/account management role, preferably with a knowledge of the pet business at a wider NAMER level
Experience and insight into the pet food ingredient, treat, and supplement category, with excellent industry knowledge
Driven and highly motivated to win new business and identify new customers
Track record of setting and delivering on growth targets and defending existing business
Displays a passion for the pet category and has a keen interest in the topics of nutrition and general wellness
Matrix management experience or delivering projects through teams indirectly
Strong ability to work via multiple internal stakeholders in the Kerry matrix structure
Ability to travel within North America up to 50% of the time, with potential international travel
Preferred
Working knowledge of Sales Force preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
Retirement contribution
Company
Kerry
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (14)
2024 (13)
2023 (10)
2022 (12)
2021 (22)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Gerry Behan
Global President and CEO
Alan Barrett
Chief Operating Officer Kerry Ingredients & Flavors - Asia Pacific
Recent News
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2025-10-27
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