General Manager Pet Food, North America

General Manager Pet Food, sculpture North America – Symrise AG-made>

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients and functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food. With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers.

• Define and execute a regionally adapted, globally aligned strategy for the North America Pet Food business.
• Lead all business activities across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Customer Experience.
• Deliver on full P&L responsibility, driving revenue, EBITDA and cash flow.
• Maximize performance of industrial assets and ensure infrastructure is future‑ready.
• Foster trust‑based relationships with strategic partners and customers.
• Inspire, coach, and develop a diverse regional leadership team.
• Champion innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Symrise's governance, ESG standards and Helper local regulations.

• Degree in Business, Science or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of executive leadership, ideally in the pet food, food, flavor, nutrition or ingredients business.
• Demonstrated full P&L management in a regional or global context.
• Proven success leading complex, cross‑functional, multicultural teams.
• Expertise in strategic planning, commercial growth, operational management and transformation.
• Inspirational leadership, strong customer orientation and a passion for innovation.
• Fluency in English required with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. You’ll flourish and develop inspiring experiences that improve the health and well‑being of consumers worldwide. Our employees are at the center of our growth and we offer excellent career development opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.