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Get Access To All JobsAt 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 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 opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
The Kerry Leadership Development Program is a 24-month graduate rotational program designed to build future leaders through meaningful business experience, structured development, and exposure to Kerry’s global taste and nutrition organization. This Commercial Excellence pathway will begin in July 2027 and provide early career talent with opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow through sales and/or marketing-focused rotations.
Sales & Marketing Leadership Development Program Overview
The Sales & Marketing Leadership Development Program is designed to develop future commercial leaders by building foundational experience across customer engagement, market activation, commercial strategy, and business growth. Participants will gain hands-on exposure to Kerry’s Sales and/or Marketing functions while learning how Kerry partners with customers to bring innovative food and beverage solutions to market.
Throughout the two-year program, participants will work closely with account teams, marketers, business development, RD&A, insights, finance, operations, and other cross-functional partners to support customer solutions, category growth, pipeline development, and commercial performance. Rotations may include sales and/or marketing experiences based on business needs, development goals, and program structure.
This program is ideal for someone who is commercially curious, collaborative, analytical, and energized by customer-focused work. From day one, participants will contribute to real business priorities, manage projects, build internal networks, and develop the commercial, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities needed for future roles across Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Customer Strategy, Category Leadership, and broader commercial career paths.
Key Responsibilities
What you'll do
- Commercial Acumen & Business Growth:
- Build an understanding of Kerry’s commercial model, customer priorities, market dynamics, category trends, competitive activity, and growth opportunities across Sales and/or Marketing rotations.
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Support customer engagement, lead generation, opportunity management, pipeline development, and commercial activation initiatives that contribute to business growth.
-
Sales & Customer Engagement:
- Develop foundational capabilities in customer relationship management, account planning, value selling, customer presentations, and cross-functional solution development.
-
Partner with account teams, Business Development, RD&A, Finance, Operations, and other functions to support customer needs and deliver business results.
-
Marketing & Market Activation:
- Gain exposure to brand, category, customer, and market strategies that support Kerry’s value proposition and help bring innovative food and beverage solutions to market.
-
Create customer-facing materials, presentations, insights, and value propositions that clearly communicate Kerry’s capabilities, technologies, brands, and solutions.
-
Insights, Analytics & Strategic Thinking:
- Conduct analysis on customer performance, market trends, commercial opportunities, and business results to identify insights and recommendations for growth.
-
Translate data, customer needs, and marketplace insights into clear recommendations that support commercial decision-making.
-
Leadership, Collaboration & Development:
- Participate in a 24-month rotational Leadership Development Program, gaining exposure to Sales, Marketing, Commercial Excellence, and cross-functional business priorities.
- Actively engage in program development activities, feedback conversations, networking opportunities, and learning experiences while demonstrating Kerry’s values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, and Enterprising Spirit.
Qualifications and Skills
What you’ll need to be successful
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Business, Marketing, Sales, Economics, Food Science, Psychology, Communications, Market Research, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027.
- Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to think strategically and tactically, solve business challenges, and translate insights, data, and market information into clear recommendations.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with curiosity about customers, brands, markets, and the food and beverage industry.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, ownership, adaptability, and willingness to build networks across cross-functional teams.
- Interest in building commercial capabilities across sales, marketing, customer engagement, value selling, market activation, and business growth.
- Experience with Salesforce.com, CRM platforms, digital lead management tools, syndicated data systems, or a strong appetite to learn.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Expected travel: up to 20% depending on business needs and stage of the program.
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 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, and internal equity. 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. Accepting applications on a continuous basis until 2027 cohort is full. This job posting is anticipated to expire on March 31, 2027.
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.
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 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 opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
The Kerry Leadership Development Program is a 24-month graduate rotational program designed to build future leaders through meaningful business experience, structured development, and exposure to Kerry’s global taste and nutrition organization. This Commercial Excellence pathway will begin in July 2027 and provide early career talent with opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow through sales and/or marketing-focused rotations.
Sales & Marketing Leadership Development Program Overview
The Sales & Marketing Leadership Development Program is designed to develop future commercial leaders by building foundational experience across customer engagement, market activation, commercial strategy, and business growth. Participants will gain hands-on exposure to Kerry’s Sales and/or Marketing functions while learning how Kerry partners with customers to bring innovative food and beverage solutions to market.
Throughout the two-year program, participants will work closely with account teams, marketers, business development, RD&A, insights, finance, operations, and other cross-functional partners to support customer solutions, category growth, pipeline development, and commercial performance. Rotations may include sales and/or marketing experiences based on business needs, development goals, and program structure.
This program is ideal for someone who is commercially curious, collaborative, analytical, and energized by customer-focused work. From day one, participants will contribute to real business priorities, manage projects, build internal networks, and develop the commercial, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities needed for future roles across Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Customer Strategy, Category Leadership, and broader commercial career paths.
Key Responsibilities
What you'll do
- Commercial Acumen & Business Growth:
- Build an understanding of Kerry’s commercial model, customer priorities, market dynamics, category trends, competitive activity, and growth opportunities across Sales and/or Marketing rotations.
-
Support customer engagement, lead generation, opportunity management, pipeline development, and commercial activation initiatives that contribute to business growth.
-
Sales & Customer Engagement:
- Develop foundational capabilities in customer relationship management, account planning, value selling, customer presentations, and cross-functional solution development.
-
Partner with account teams, Business Development, RD&A, Finance, Operations, and other functions to support customer needs and deliver business results.
-
Marketing & Market Activation:
- Gain exposure to brand, category, customer, and market strategies that support Kerry’s value proposition and help bring innovative food and beverage solutions to market.
-
Create customer-facing materials, presentations, insights, and value propositions that clearly communicate Kerry’s capabilities, technologies, brands, and solutions.
-
Insights, Analytics & Strategic Thinking:
- Conduct analysis on customer performance, market trends, commercial opportunities, and business results to identify insights and recommendations for growth.
-
Translate data, customer needs, and marketplace insights into clear recommendations that support commercial decision-making.
-
Leadership, Collaboration & Development:
- Participate in a 24-month rotational Leadership Development Program, gaining exposure to Sales, Marketing, Commercial Excellence, and cross-functional business priorities.
- Actively engage in program development activities, feedback conversations, networking opportunities, and learning experiences while demonstrating Kerry’s values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, and Enterprising Spirit.
Qualifications and Skills
What you’ll need to be successful
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Business, Marketing, Sales, Economics, Food Science, Psychology, Communications, Market Research, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027.
- Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to think strategically and tactically, solve business challenges, and translate insights, data, and market information into clear recommendations.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with curiosity about customers, brands, markets, and the food and beverage industry.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, ownership, adaptability, and willingness to build networks across cross-functional teams.
- Interest in building commercial capabilities across sales, marketing, customer engagement, value selling, market activation, and business growth.
- Experience with Salesforce.com, CRM platforms, digital lead management tools, syndicated data systems, or a strong appetite to learn.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Expected travel: up to 20% depending on business needs and stage of the program.
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 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, and internal equity. 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. Accepting applications on a continuous basis until 2027 cohort is full. This job posting is anticipated to expire on March 31, 2027.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Field Marketing Manager
Document your marketing specialty before applying
Assemble a portfolio that maps your field marketing experience to U.S. competency standards. Designated sponsors reviewing your DS-2019 application need evidence of progressive responsibility in campaign execution, event management, or regional go-to-market work.
Distinguish Trainee from Intern eligibility early
If you graduated more than 12 months ago, you qualify as a Trainee, not an Intern. The Trainee category requires a training plan showing structured skill development, so confirm your category with a designated sponsor before targeting host employers.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies actively hosting international marketing professionals. Filtering by role and visa compatibility narrows your list to employers whose structures accommodate the host-organization requirements the designated sponsor will verify.
Target regional marketing teams at mid-size companies
Field marketing roles sit at the intersection of local execution and national strategy. Mid-size consumer brands and B2B tech companies frequently build regional marketing teams that benefit from international market perspective and are more accustomed to hosting J-1 exchange visitors.
Negotiate your training plan before the DS-2019 is issued
Your host employer must co-sign a Form DS-7002 training plan outlining your learning objectives, supervision structure, and weekly activities. Get written agreement on that plan during the offer stage, not after, because changes require sponsor approval and delay issuance.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before changing to certain other visa categories. Check your DS-2019 and country of origin against INA Section 212(e) so this doesn't constrain your post-program options.
Field Marketing Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Field Marketing Manager role?
The Trainee category applies if you hold a degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience outside the United States, or have five or more years of field marketing experience without a degree. The Intern category is for current students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing their program. Both require a designated sponsor to issue a DS-2019 and co-approve a structured training plan with your host employer.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Field Marketing Manager position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE issue your DS-2019, approve your training plan, and monitor program compliance throughout your stay. The company hiring you is the host organization. Understanding this distinction matters because your sponsor relationship governs your legal status, not your employment contract.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Field Marketing Manager?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Field Marketing Manager roles at companies that have experience hosting international professionals under J-1 arrangements. Look for employers with existing relationships with designated sponsors, as they've already navigated the DS-2019 approval and training plan requirements and are more likely to move efficiently through the hosting process with you.
What does the DS-7002 training plan require for a marketing role?
The DS-7002 must detail your weekly learning objectives, supervision structure, measurable outcomes, and the specific field marketing competencies you'll develop, such as campaign localization, event execution, or channel partner coordination. Your host employer and designated sponsor both sign it. A vague or generic plan is the most common reason sponsor organizations delay or reject DS-2019 issuance for marketing trainees.
Can a J-1 Field Marketing Manager transition to a work visa after the program ends?
Yes, but timing and the two-year home residency requirement both matter. If your DS-2019 carries a Section 212(e) endorsement, you must return home for two years before applying for H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa status, unless you obtain a waiver. If the requirement doesn't apply, you can pursue a change of status or consular processing directly after your J-1 program concludes, provided you have an employer ready to file.