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John Kerr

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Director of Marketing at RM Palmer Company
📍 Devon, Pennsylvania, United States

John Kerr is a seasoned marketing executive specializing in the confectionery industry, currently leading all marketing functions at RM Palmer Company. His expertise lies in brand building, consumer engagement, and strategic planning, backed by a P&L management background. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College-Hartford and a certification in Financial Management.

While public information on his personal hobbies is limited, his long-standing career based in Pennsylvania suggests a potential interest in Philadelphia-area activities and communities. He has consistently worked to build brands and engage consumers in the region for decades.

During his tenure at Just Born, Inc. , he was recognized with a Leadership Excellence Award for successfully leading the integration team for an acquired company.

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Experience
41 Years
Current Role
Director of Marketing
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Informal
Friendly But Fast
Values Relationships

They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Brand Building
His career passion is building brand value. He notably rebranded marshmallow products under the PEEPS brand and relaunched the Peanut Chews brand.
Consumer Engagement
Focuses on expanding consumer engagement with brands, having led the development of the first PEEPS website and television advertising campaigns.
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Career

Work history

6-2015
Director of Marketing
RM Palmer Company
9-2014 - 5-2015
Independent Marketing and Business Development Executive
Delivering effective strategic and tactical results for small business.
5-2010 - 5-2014
Director, Just Born Retail Group / PEEPS AND COMPANY
Just Born, Inc.
4-2006 - 4-2010
Director of Market Services
Just Born, Inc.
7-2003 - 3-2006
Director, New Business and Chocolate
Just Born, Inc.
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Media appearances

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Education
1979 - 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Trinity College-Hartford
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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