AddressKerry Dairy Ireland is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses with a revenue more than €1bn per year. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, our vision for the business is to re-imagine dairy through innovation and sustainability to inspire a better future.
Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures we the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business.
In the Dairy Consumer Foods business division (where this role is based) we have a strong track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science across both well known consumer brands and Private Label products. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business. Our core categories include cheese snacks, (Strings and Things, Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), processed cheese, as well as butter, dairy and plant based spreads through Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.
About the role
Are you looking to start your Sales career?
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Sales Executive Apprentice.
We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to forge a career in sales, learning on the job as a skilled apprentice, based in our Staines office, with travel over the UK. You’ll be working in a fast, agile, and ambitious environment, with talented people who really care about what they do. You’ll be supported to learn and grow, in real time, real account management, shaping our business with selected customers. Like our entire team, you’ll never stand still.
Kerry operates a Hybrid working policy, candidates will be required to work from our Staines office each week.
What will I be doing?
Learn and develop organisational, manufacturing and product knowledge and category understanding.
Meeting customers, identifying opportunities, needs, and solutions. Building sales skill set.
Build knowledge of commercial and financial acumen (Understanding of profit & Loss, return on investment, budgeting, pricing, promotions, credit, terms agreements.)
Discover and understand other roles within Sales including brand, category, customer services and demand planning.
Support, plan, and attend Trade Events
Interacting with multiple contacts, internally and externally.
What do I need to be successful in this role?
Proven results in school & college. A – Levels / GSCE Maths & English
Demonstrate an interest in selling, customer service, and any experience would be advantageous.
Ability to use Microsoft 365, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and proactive yet focused, attention to detail and task orientated.
Open to learning, courageous to overcome challenges.
Proven track record in team collaboration and can demonstrate examples of being a team player.
Effective communication skills – ability to clearly communicate to wider stakeholders.
Comfortable to travel, public transport/ overnight accommodation.
In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
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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.
