2026 Leadership Development Program - North America

Kerry Leadership Development Program

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 Kerry Leadership Development Program is a 24-month rotational program, which will begin on July 13, 2026. There are opportunities in :

• Sales (located in Beloit, WI) This role is critical to supporting account managers by assisting with customer interactions and driving client engagement strategies. Responsibilities will include managing inbound lead generation, coordinating internal projects, and ensuring alignment between customers and Kerry's internal teams.
• Marketing (located in Beloit, WI) This role will work to gather consumer and market insights, synthesized with customer and competitor information to activate against our category strategies in the region. Responsibilities will be to support strategic planning, marketing communications, category insights, and channel activation.
• Research, Development & Application (located in Beloit, WI) This role is a vital part of driving innovation by supporting customer requests through applying scientific and engineering principles to research that will improve existing products. Key responsibilities will include conceptualizing, developing, and processing new products, while working in lab and pilot plant environments.
• Finance (located in Beloit, WI) In this role, you will collaborate with various functions to ensure robust and effective financial controls while providing key financial insights that contribute to Kerry's business performance and goal achievement. As part of an interconnected, you'll be responsible for supporting decision-making and fostering an engaging and motivating environment that places finance at the core of the business.

Throughout the 24 months, you will go through capability building sessions, interact with individuals across teams and functions, network with peers and leaders throughout the company and gain experience through real hands-on projects.

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Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $65,000 to $70,000 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

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).