Kerry - 2026 Leadership Development Program - Research, Development & Application, application via RippleMatch

RippleMatch Opportunities•Beloit, WI

28d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university in a related field (each function will have different degree requirements) with graduation date between December 2025 and May 2026
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization
Ability to manage multiple concurrent project streams, with a track record of getting things done at a high level of quality.
Excellent critical thinking skills, with an ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team to achieve goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Legal Authorization to work in the United Sates – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role now or in the future
Curious Mindset

Responsibilities

supporting customer requests through applying scientific and engineering principles to research that will improve existing products
conceptualizing, developing, and processing new products
working in lab and pilot plant environments