Territory Manager - WI & MN
Requisition ID: 65046 Position Type: (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Remote 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 The Territory Manager will drive revenue growth within the Wisconsin & Minnesota territory by developing new customer relationships and expanding sales with existing accounts. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, this role focuses on beverage & food sales across various foodservice channels. What will you do? Manage and grow a multi-million-dollar territory by increasing beverage and food sales with large local operators across multiple foodservice channels (restaurants, bars, coffee shops, lodging-resorts, etc). Build a strong pipeline through a consultative sales approach, aligning Kerry products with customer needs. Conduct menu analysis, beverage ideation, recipe development, and profitability assessments. Implement seasonal menus, LTOs, and beverage promotions to drive incremental growth. Provide product and application training to customers, brokers, and distributor reps. Generate new business through cold calling and lead follow-up. Oversee beverage equipment placement and ensure volume targets are met. Maintain CRM records and manage opportunities from lead to close. Build a network of key referral sources within the territory. What will you need to be successful? College degree preferred. 5+ years of beverage / food sales experience in the foodservice industry. Prior experience as a bartender or barista is a nice-to-have. Strong presentation and communication skills. Self-starter with strong organizational skills and a competitive drive. Team player with a collaborative mindset. Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office 365. Willingness to travel + overnights as needed. Reliable transportation required. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. (for product demos).
Compensation
Data The pay range for this position is $63,000 - $116,900 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 07/05/2026. 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: DNI