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Kerry 2026 Leadership Development Program - Sales (Evergreen) in Beloit, Wisconsin
About Kerry
At Kerry we’re obsessed with food and an ambition to provide 2 billion people access to more sustainable nutrition. Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company for 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.
The Kerry Leadership Development Program is a 24-month rotational program, which will begin on July 13, 2026.
Sales Overview
This role will play a key role supporting Account Managers with customers and supporting the client engagement strategy. This role will involve in following up on inbound lead generation, internal project co-ordination & supporting alignment with customer and Kerry functions. This is an entry level role that will enable large scale exposure throughout a complex organization on a team that is being recognized for success. This role would be great for someone with interest in sales or has a food science / technical background that is interested to use their knowledge to drive projects with innovative food and beverage companies.
Key Responsibilities
What you'll do
Manage a set of accounts and new customer projects with the goal of developing relationships and growth of these accounts against budgeted revenue and margin target
Assist account managers with specific projects within key commercial channels.
Promote Kerry products to new customers new via phone/email/digital marketing and on-site customer engagements when necessary
Ensure all opportunities are maintained and managed effectively in Salesforce.com
Conduct periodic analytical reviews of customers’ performance and potential growth areas guaranteeing opportunities are closed and pipeline is full
Manage the lead follow-up process from customer engagement to project initiation
Actively live the Kerry values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit
Qualifications and Skills
What you'll need to be successful
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited College or University in Food Science, Business, Sales, or related field of study with an expected graduation date between December 2025 – May 2026
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Ability to think both strategically and tactically, dealing with all levels within customers and internally
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization
Ability to navigate internal networks and teams to move initiatives forward at the fast pace required by customers
Experience with Salesforce.com, digital lead management tools or a strong appetite to learn
Self-starter with a high level of autonomy/initiative
Proficiency in Microsoft Word (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Expected Travel – 10-15% but could be more in the earlier stages of the role
Legal Authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role now or in the future
A curious mindset
Compensation Data
The typical hiring range for this role is $60,000 to $65,000 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). Accepting applications on a continuous basis until 2026 cohort is full. Estimated expiration date 5/1/26.
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 foun d at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (do l.gov).