It’s an exciting time to be part of IFF, we are looking for an energized Regional Account Manager to become part of our core team on a key global consumer fragrance account. Working closely with the Global Account Director you will have the opportunity to be the key face of of IFF with this global account with the customer on the ground in the Chicago area. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the global business plan to grow this key account in line with the global and regional marketing and sales strategies for some of the most exciting projects in the consumer fragrance industry today. Working in a collaborative team environment, IFF will be looking for you to partner with the Creative team - Perfumers, Scent Design Group, CI and Marketing, and our scent innovation and technology group to showcase IFF's creative innovation and fragrance delivery capabilities.

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role you will hold a deep passion in perfumery and product development (Marketing/R&D) along with 7+ years of experience in the Fragrance Industry within a sales, marketing or creative function. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Business Administration, Marketing or any other relevant discipline is highly regarded. 

AS A REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER, YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME…

• Building and maintaining knowledge of the customer’s industry, products, and markets to target and create sales and growth opportunities while managing customer expectation

• Interface with key customer decision-makers to validate and qualify opportunities in order to maximize profitability

• Identify innovative solutions which meets consumer and customer needs, over and above competition

• Manage and execute complex and demanding projects by energizing and leading cross-functional teams

• Develop and deliver compelling presentations that provide valuable insight

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Communication and excellent presentation skills

• Smelling skills – Olfactory

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize

• Ability to work both independently and / or within a team environment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years’ experience in fragrance industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in
• Financial concepts / processes: i.e. pricing, margin, forecasting, statistics and IT systems.
• Strong negotiation techniques

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

• Customer Intimacy
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal partners; able to gain their trust and respect.

GROWTH BEHAVIORS

• Demonstrate curiosity
• Take smart risks
• Work with speed and agility

We are IFF. We are the catalyst for discoveries that spark the senses and transform the everyday. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is a leading innovator of sensorial experiences that move the world. At the heart of our company, we are fueled by a sense of discovery, constantly asking "what if?" That passion for exploration drives us to co-create unique scents and tastes in fine fragrances and beauty, detergents and household goods, as well as beloved foods and beverages. Our team members globally take advantage of leading consumer insights, research and development, creative expertise, and customer intimacy to develop differentiated products.

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