Sales Support

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 65054

Position Type: FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Remote

About the role

We currently have an excellent opportunity in our Sales Support team, working within our Foodservice division.

The Sales Support role will work with a defined set of customers across France, Germany & wider Europe, as well as supporting specific Account Managers and the Commercial Director on key defined tasks.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that customers are dealt with in an efficient, timely & personable manner ensuring best in class Sales Support for the Foodservice Chains team.

This is a home-based position.

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 with opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safely every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

What you'll be doing

* Sales team Salesforce support - e.g. tech docs, quote requests, sample requests, pipeline hygiene support & analysis.
* Sales team project specific support - e.g. representing Commercial in internal cross-functional meetings, coordinating team meetings, wins & losses validation, involvement in specific customer opportunities & meetings.
* Front Office to Middle Office bridge - e.g. liaising with Customer Care on behalf of Customer/Account Manager, NPI Commercial Link.
* Leads & Customer Data management - e.g. new customer set up, maintenance of customer data, EPM sales coding requests.
* Ad hoc sales support as required by Manager.

What you can bring to the role

* Experience of working within a similar sales support role.
* Previous experience working cross functionally - e.g. Sales, RD&A, Supply Chain, Customer Care and Finance.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Fluent in French and English, plus any additional languages (ie. German).
* Good planning and organisational skills, with a focus on seamless execution.
* Highly proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) & other Kerry systems.
* Solutions focussed & committed to delivering best in class customer experience.
* Strong analytical skills and a drive for continuous improvement.
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with a passion for teamwork.

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world's leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

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.

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: #LI-SD2
Posting Type: LI

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency