Technical Business Development Manager - Coated Meat Applications

​Requisition ID 67551Position Type (US)Full TimeWorkplace Arrangement About KerryKerry 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.What will you do?Responsible for driving commercial growth by identifying and driving technology opportunities that can be delivered in the next <12 months.Priority Technologies Coatings as vehicle for taste, nutrition, performance, operational ease or cost delivery.Priority Applications Products that leverage predust, batters and/or breaders (e.g. coated chicken, appetizers, meatballs, battered items).Note Preference will be given to candidates located within commuting distance of one of the following locations Beloit, WI; Springdale, AR; or Rome, GA.Key ResponsibilitiesBecome the SME on the technical creation of new solutions via Coatings.Have a strong market pulse for future innovation opportunities.Discover raw materials from within and outside the Kerry system that can deliver on nutritional, operational, functional, or cost benefits.Have a strong understanding of tools and differentiation of Kerry Technologies that can be leveraged into Protein (e.g. Taste, FPP, Smoke/Color, and Coatings).Develop Experiment Design for innovation testing against aligned market opportunities and strategic measures focused on nimble testing models.Replicate Innovation Testing across substrates where value may be applied.Renovate Targeted Innovative Solutions for operational and cost optimization.Drive operational execution alongside Kerry operations teams.What will you need to be successful?Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a science-related field.Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.Proven experience in solving for customer needs through technical expertise.Customer-facing experience with the ability to translate technical solutions into value.Demonstrated success managing opportunity or innovation pipelines and converting them into commercial wins.Capable in building formulations, nutritional, ingredient, and cost comparisons.Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Finance.Comfortable traveling across Kerry and customer sites (20% once settled in the role).Compensation DataThe pay range for this position is $102,400 - $168,250 in Annual Salary. 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 12/04/2026.We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.​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. Recruiter Posting Type DNIJob SummaryJob number: 67551Profession: Business Development