Requisition ID 60380
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement
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 opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role
As a Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and managing our market leading Foodservice Channel. Focusing on the Egyptian market with the ambition to expand into wider North Africa market . You will work with the Head of Marketing and the Country Commercial Manager to develop and execute a localized food service plan for the brand. You will own the brand plan for the market and implement the brand positioning and marketing strategy in the market. Central activities of the role include brand activations in the market, launching new SKU’s to the local portfolio, gathering customer and consumer insights, preparing presentations, and working on key projects. The role will focus on, but not limited to, the Chef’s Palette and/or our Da Vinci Gourmet brand. This key brand is a key driver of growth, and the role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities
Drive Profitable Growth Use the Brand Marketing Budget to deliver profitable growth and financial performance within the channel and region.
Brand and Customer Marketing Activities Design and run localised brand marketing activities, including marketing activations, tradeshows, customer engagements and product launches.
Commercial Support Work collaboratively with the Country Commercial team, supporting them with relevant marketing and promotional activities.
Event Management Select and manage key brand events, local activations and customer engagements.
Management of Brand Guidelines and Practices Ensure adherence to brand guidelines and standards
Content Localization Tailor content from regional teams to ensure local relevance.
Market Analysis Identify local trends and consumer needs to provide insightful and impactful strategic recommendations.
Success Stories Build and communicate new wins and success stories
Budget Management Manage the brand marketing budget to drive the business and achieve KPI’s
Cross-functional Collaboration Work collaboratively with Sales, Business Development, and R&D teams to drive impactful and successful engagement with key customers.
Qualifications and skills
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field, with around 3-8 years of experience.
Communication Skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in both English and Arabic.
B2B marketing experience, preferably in the food, beverage, ingredients, or adjacent industries would be an advantage
Project Management Effectively leads initiatives, managing multiple projects, deadlines, and internal & external stakeholders.
Proactive and Results-Driven Demonstrates a proactive approach and a results-driven mindset.
Analytical Skills Strong capability in applying quantitative and qualitative analysis methodologies, interpreting and presenting findings clearly and concisely, including the creation and use of tables, charts, and graphics.
Team Collaboration Works collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Positive Attitude Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude, independence and a willingness to learn and grow.
Flexibility to travel
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.
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