Alcohol Beverage Innovation Specialist

3 days ago


Runcorn, Halton, United Kingdom Kerry Full time

Are you a talented flavor technologist looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for creating innovative low/no beverages?

Kerry, a leading global taste and nutrition company, is seeking a Senior Flavor Technologist for Alcohol to join our team.

About the Role

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support and deliver against our UK&I Alcohol & Low/No Beverage strategy. This is a fixed-term contract of 1 year with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Create innovative low/no beverages showcasing Kerry Flavors and Taste Modulation.
  2. Interpret briefs to develop market suitable products in line with customer expectations, operational needs, and commercial goals.
  3. Collaborate with key individuals within customer accounts to support growth and identify new opportunities.
  4. Work closely with the commercial team and Business Development to apply relevant technologies and stay up-to-date with changes in the market landscape.
  5. Demonstrate creativity through the development of new and exciting beverages.
  6. Conduct regular market reviews, identify gaps, and create new products supported by sensory validation.
  7. Process expertise with customer support - ability to problem-solve and think through challenges.
Qualifications and Skills
  • Degree in a Scientific or Food Technology discipline.
  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience in the Food Industry in a similar role with exposure to development and application of alcoholic beverages.
  • Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to share learnings, manage timelines, and feedback results.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Effective prioritization and managing a variety of projects/briefs.
  • Experience of building relationships and working with customers.
  • Proven track record of developing beverages, experience of developing innovative beverages for the Alcohol & Low/No Alcohol market.
  • Creative/innovative/proactive mindset.
  • Strong project management and record-keeping.
  • Ability to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Commercial acumen and the ability to meet target price points.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Competent IT skills.

The estimated salary for this position is between $60,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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