Requisition ID: 60546 Position Type: FT Fixed Term Workplace Arrangement: About Kerry Kerry Dairy Ireland is a dynamic, vertically integrated Dairy Business that spans various divisions, from our Agribusiness (Kerry Dairy Farms) to Dairy & Nutritional Ingredients and our Dairy Consumer Foods Business. With a rich Dairy heritage and a commitment to sustainability, we proudly connect with over 3,000 farmers and milk suppliers. Our annual revenue exceeds €1.3 billion, making us one of the world’s leading Dairy Businesses. Our Dairy Consumer Foods division is home to beloved brands like Strings & Things, PURE Dairy-Free, Dairygold, Charleville, Golden Cow, Coleraine, Low Low, and Attack a Snak. We are also the largest supplier of Private Label Dairy spreads in the UK, serving major retailers across the UK, Ireland, and parts of mainland Europe.
About the Role We’re on the lookout for a
Senior Strategy Manager
to join our team in a newly created role that will be pivotal in defining and driving our ambitious growth agenda. In this exciting position, you’ll collaborate closely with the Head of Strategy to design, shape, and mobilize our long-term business strategy. You’ll identify and pursue international expansion opportunities and support the development and launch of new incubation brands. Your mission will also include uncovering and seizing white-space opportunities that will fuel our future growth. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on challenges, can pivot quickly, and is eager to contribute to our growth across multiple critical fronts. We’re looking for an individual who can operate at a strategic “30,000-foot” level while also managing executional tasks seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Growth:
Collaborate with the Head of Strategy on key initiatives, refresh our long-term business strategy, assess growth opportunities, and support evaluations of partnerships, acquisitions, and investments. International Expansion:
Lead market research to identify high-potential international markets, shape go-to-market strategies, and monitor performance to drive growth. Incubator Brand Development:
Drive the expansion of Smug Dairy into the food-to-go category, deliver marketing plans, and support the development of future incubator brands.
Qualifications and Skills Strategic Agility: Proven ability to think strategically and translate insights into actionable plans. Ambiguity is Your Friend: Comfortable with a role that shifts and evolves, thriving on variety and new challenges. Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of business drivers and market dynamics. Analytical Prowess: Excellent research and analytical skills, capable of synthesizing complex information into clear insights.
Further Qualifications and Skills Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Proactive self-starter, able to manage multiple priorities. Clear and persuasive communicator across diverse audiences. Background in strategy, business development, brand management, or international expansion is a plus.
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