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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.
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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 Product Marketing Associate
Document your marketing specialization before applying
J-1 visa Trainee eligibility requires a degree in a related field plus one year of experience, or five years of experience alone. Gather transcripts, employer letters, and portfolio samples that connect your background specifically to product marketing functions like go-to-market strategy or positioning.
Verify your program category matches your career stage
Current students and recent graduates within 12 months of graduation qualify under the Intern category. Professionals beyond that window must apply under Trainee. Choosing the wrong category causes DS-2019 rejection, so confirm your timeline with your designated sponsor before any employer conversations begin.
Target host employers with structured training plans
J-1 regulations require a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan that maps your day-to-day product marketing activities to defined learning goals. Employers unfamiliar with this requirement often stall the process. Use Migrate Mate to identify companies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in marketing roles before.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC prevailing wages
Your designated sponsor must confirm your compensation meets wage standards for the role and location. Run your job title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you can flag shortfalls early and avoid delays in DS-2019 issuance.
Clarify the 2-year home residency requirement upfront
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends, which affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility. Government-funded training or certain nationalities trigger this rule. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor and factor it into your longer-term U.S. career planning.
Secure the DS-2019 before negotiating your start date
Your host employer cannot legally onboard you until a designated sponsor organization issues the DS-2019. Processing with organizations like Cultural Vistas or CIEE typically takes two to four weeks after a complete application, so build that window into your start-date discussion with the hiring team.
Product Marketing Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to a Product Marketing Associate role?
Current students and graduates within 12 months of completing a degree typically qualify under the Intern category. Candidates who are further into their careers, generally with at least one year of post-degree experience in marketing or a related business field, qualify under the Trainee category. The designated sponsor confirms which category fits your profile when reviewing your DS-2019 application.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form and take legal responsibility for monitoring your program. Your hiring company is the host employer. The employer participates by providing the training environment and signing the required training plan, but it does not hold sponsor status with the State Department.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors in marketing roles?
Most companies do not advertise J-1 host positions publicly, which makes a targeted search difficult through general job boards. Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship in marketing functions, so you can focus your outreach on companies already familiar with the host-employer obligations and training plan requirements.
What does the Training or Internship Placement Plan require for a product marketing position?
The Training or Internship Placement Plan, or T or IPP, must map specific product marketing activities to defined learning objectives by phase. Regulators want to see skills transfer, not routine task assignment. Typical sections cover market research methodology, campaign execution, cross-functional collaboration, and performance analysis. Your designated sponsor reviews and countersigns the plan before the DS-2019 is issued, and your host employer's hiring manager must also sign.
Can I transition from J-1 status to H-1B after my program ends?
A J-1 to H-1B transition is possible but depends on whether you are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement. If that requirement applies, you must return home or obtain a waiver before USCIS can approve an H-1B change of status. Candidates not subject to the requirement can pursue H-1B sponsorship directly, provided they find an employer willing to petition and clear the annual lottery.