Senior Account Manager - Culinary & Snacks

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Senior Account Manager - Culinary & Snacks page is loaded## Senior Account Manager - Culinary & Snacksremote type:
Remote locations:
South Brunswick, NJ, USAtime type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R9004
** Job Summary
** IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste:
Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in South Brunswick, NJ (remote). Be part of a open-minded, passionate, and growth-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.##
** Where You’ll Make a Difference
*** Grow profitable revenue by expanding existing relationships and opening new opportunities across national and regional culinary/savory customers.
* Lead account planning and execution, aligning stakeholders across Technical, Commercial Support, Marketing, Sensory, and Operations.
* Build robust, “first‑time‑right” opportunity pipelines and ensure accurate, timely project entry and status updates.
* Manage pricing strategies and negotiations to achieve volume, mix, and gross profit targets.
* Provide reliable rolling forecasts; translate market signals into actions for demand, supply, and innovation roadmaps.
* Orchestrate high‑impact customer engagements—presentations, workshops, capability demos, and on‑site visits.
* Drive execution quality through weekly cross‑functional cadence, removing roadblocks and maintaining project timelines.
* Optimize order patterns and portfolio health to enhance customer experience and IFF profitability.
* Serve as the accountable point of contact, ensuring clear, proactive communication between customer and IFF functions.## ##
** What Makes You the Right Fit
*** Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business (Sales/Marketing), or related field.
* ** 5+ years
** of quota‑carrying sales experience with a track record of
** organic account growth**.
* ** 3+ years
** in flavors/culinary/savory or adjacent ingredients with strong customer credibility.
* Confident engaging at all levels (from plant to senior leadership); skilled in executive‑ready reporting.
* Entrepreneurial, self‑directed, and resilient—comfortable owning outcomes in fast‑moving environments.
* Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills.
* Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Excel/PowerPoint/Teams) and CRM/forecasting tools.
* Valid driver’s license; willing to travel **~50%
** as business requires.## ##
* Expertise selling value in
** culinary/savory
** categories with demonstrated multi‑year growth at key accounts.
* Proven success leading cross‑functional, technical‑commercial core teams from opportunity to commercialization.
* Data‑driven pipeline management (e.g., stage gates, conversion analytics) that improves forecast accuracy and win rates.## ##
* Impactful role growing strategic accounts that shape what consumers taste and enjoy every day.
* Close partnership with innovators across R&D, Sensory, and Marketing to co‑create customer‑loved solutions.
* Broad, market‑leading portfolio that enables consultative selling and differentiated value propositions.
* Learning mindset and career mobility across commercial and technical pathways.
* Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and collaborative problem‑solving.
* Competitive total rewards with tools and support for success in the field.

Compensation ($ - $ base) is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and location. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, paid parental leave (maternity and paternity), and an annual bonus plan, among other employee perks.

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