Business Development Director, NAM Beverages
Country/Region:
US
Job function:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategy, develop and execute category business plans to ensure BU meets growth and profit targets.
- Contribute to the overall growth of North America Taste & Beyond Division by managing and driving growth and profitability in the respective categories.
- Apply strategic thinking to identify new business opportunities, prospect customers and explore new business models relevant for the categories.
- Be a strategic partner to Sales, demonstrating strong business acumen and actively engaging with customers at all levels.
- Provide leadership and direction to the category team composed of Applications, Creation, Marketing and Consumer Insight to ensure successful execution of strategic plans.
- Foster team collaboration across teams and other departments.
We value:
- Strong cross-functional partnering, strategic relationship building and communication skills.
- Absolute customer focus, solid project management and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization, fast paced environment with tight deadlines while managing multiple projects and initiatives.
- Ability to travel-approximately 50% domestically.
- REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree. 10+ years’ experience in a business development role in a related field/industry. Proven experience across a variety of Beverage Segments, with experience in alcoholic beverages desired.
We offer:
- Culture that allows you to live your purpose, values creativity, and diversity.
- Opportunity to work for a company that cares about environment and sets and achieve ambitious sustainability objectives.
- Inclusive benefits package such as Hybrid Work model and generous parental leave
- Work in a global and intercultural environment.
- Great opportunities to learn and grow.
- To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Firmenich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefits programs.
Nearest Major Market: New Jersey