CATEGORY MANAGER DAIRY

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CATEGORY MANAGER DAIRY

ABOUT US

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of 3.5 billion in the 2020 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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TASKS

Symrise is hiring for a Category  Manager to actively drive the strategy of its Dairy portfolio and aligned commercial plans to ensure profitable growth in the Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) region.

Embedded in the multi-disciplinary business segment Food and Beverages, you will be part of a dynamic customer team and contribute to the continuous innovation of the Key Account strategy for one of the fastest-growing business units of Symrise. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your experience in a commercial function, preferably within the food and flavors industry, and join a global leader in the B2B flavor market, playing a significant role in the future growth and people strategy of the category.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to the following main tasks:

Develop and execute category strategy, positioning, and commercial plans for the assigned responsibilities
Drive the value chain for Dairy, using in-depth category understanding to deliver profitable growth
Develop and execute regional Innovation Growth Plan step-change initiatives, including project management and roll-out plan
Being an integral part of the Customer Team, contribute to Customer Development Plans turning opportunities into new business
Regularly assess and evaluate information about sales and profit development by segment and customers to ensure the achievement of growth objectives

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or another relevant business discipline; alternatively, background in Food Technology / Science with proven commercial experience
Basic technical knowledge in the field of food and/or flavors, ideally confectionery products, is preferred
First professional experience, preferably in a similar role in the food or flavor industry within a global matrix organization
Proven ability to develop major growth opportunities and/or competitive advantage for the business and the customer

Competencies and skills

Strong analytical and conceptual competences and the creativity to develop inspiring solutions
Demonstrated ability to discover new market chances and turn ideas into winning projects
Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to manage projects independently
Teamplayer
Excellent presentation skills
Fluent in English and German, any further European language is advantageous

OUR OFFER

Fixed-term contract starting in September for 12 months.

Please send your resume in English.