Sales Intern

At Kerry we’re obsessed with food and an ambition to provide 2 billion people access to more sustainable nutrition.  Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company for 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.

The food industry is ever-growing, and we pride ourselves in helping customers make better food, in a better way for a better future. Kerry is a global company with several manufacturing facilities across North America. Through the 12-week summer internship program, you will have the opportunity to work and learn in real, impactful roles. The program dates May 24 to August 12, 2027.

Sales Overview

You will be working with some of the world’s largest Food manufacturers and/or Foodservice brands.

There are assignments available on several teams within the Commercial Development & Sales function.  Possibilities include

• Global CPG
• Regional CPGs
• Kerry Brands
• Food Service
• Various end-use market teams (e.g., Meals, Snack, Beverage, Supplements, etc.)

Responsibility from day 1, you will not only support your colleagues in day-to-day business, but you will also manage your own projects and accountabilities. You will develop a broad set of commercial development and selling skills through collaboration with the wider Kerry sales network and cross-functional teams. You will also work with stakeholders from many other functions, including Marketing teams, Business Development and R&D.

Look behind the curtain of food manufacturing and keep up with the latest market trends that are shaping the food and beverage products of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

What you'll do

Sales Support & Lead management

• Collaborate with Kerry marketing, business, and RD departments in preparation for account meetings (internal and external) and supporting activities associated with account meetings.

• Follow-up on incoming leads within 12 hours and liaise with leads/new points of contact with respective account team or as assigned.

• Support the build of sales funnel including outreach via email, cold-calls, and further developing leads into opportunities.