Join Our Team as a Commercial Controller!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity at Kerry Dairy Ireland for a Commercial Controller on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract for maternity cover, based at our Staines office. This is your chance to lead a high-performing commercial team and drive growth across key national accounts!
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Commercial Controller, you will:
* Lead and Inspire: Guide a talented commercial team, providing coaching and support to achieve both individual and collective goals.
* Manage Customer Relationships: Develop strategic account plans for key national accounts, nurturing existing relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
* Drive Strategic Leadership: Create and execute effective sales strategies aligned with Dairy Consumer Foods (DCF) goals, analyzing market trends to capitalize on growth opportunities.
* Generate Revenue & Margin: Implement pricing and promotional strategies to drive revenue and margin growth, while monitoring sales performance to ensure targets are met.
* Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with marketing, supply chain, finance, and other teams to ensure seamless execution of sales initiatives.
* Deliver Performance & Budget: Take full P&L responsibility, monitor account performance, and prepare reports for senior leadership.
* Lead Contract Negotiations: Negotiate contracts and pricing with key accounts, ensuring strong partnerships and alignment with Kerry’s negotiation approach.
What Do You Need to Succeed?
At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we value diverse career paths and experiences. To thrive in this role, you should possess:
* A degree-level qualification.
* Proven experience as a Commercial Controller in the FMCG and food industry.
* A strong track record of exceeding sales targets.
* The ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven leadership and team management abilities.
* A passion for growth and an entrepreneurial spirit.
* Effective time management skills.
What’s in It for You?
At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we believe in empowering talented individuals to make a difference. Here’s what we offer:
* 25 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
* Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
* Hybrid working options.
* Single cover private medical insurance.
* A benefits platform with discounts and cashback on major retailers.
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a strong consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division. We are committed to sustainability and innovation, partnering with local family farms to produce world-class dairy products.
With over 50 years of experience, we are a key player in the global food industry, known for our market-leading brands like Cheestrings, Dairygold, and many more. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our operations across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, and beyond.
Join Us!
At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone’s unique perspectives contribute to our success. We are dedicated to creating a positive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
We value diversity and inclusion in our recruitment processes and are committed to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Ready to make an impact? We can’t wait to hear from you!