Senior Manager Portfolio & Business Growth North America - Plainsboro, NJ
Senior Manager Portfolio & Business Growth NAM
Location: Plainsboro, NJ
Place of work: Hybrid
Senior Manager Portfolio & Business Growth North America drives the pipeline and profitable growth of our sales in Meat, Fish & Cheese alternatives in North America by bringing capabilities and solutions together, while further shaping the plant-based platform and strategy in this segment.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities
- Drive new business development in the plant-based space for all dsm-firmenich solutions with customer intimacy at core and strong alignment with regions/segments
- Help to build pipeline, challenge pipeline development and co-design the Meat, Fish & Cheese Alternative regional strategy
- Co-build and maintain value propositions with taste and ingredients solutions teams, including market-relevant demo’s
- Act as ambassador to push in all plant-based solutions where relevant and ensure proper project/opportunity follow-up, pulling in the right resources/expertise
- Attend customer meetings where required, in close collaboration with dsm-firmenich sales team, focusing on combined solutions and ingredients or flavors not yet sold to clients
- Act as innovation launch managers for new products/technologies
This position is eligible for the dsm-firmenich Hybrid Working model, spending 2-3 days per week in the Plainsboro, NJ office and the balance of the week in a home office that is commutable via car to Plainsboro.
We bring
- A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
- A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
You bring
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a Sales, Technical Sales and/or business development roles in food ingredients required
- Strong technical understanding of the plant-based ingredients space; experience in strategy development and execution is a plus
- Strong commercial drive with strategic & analytical thinking
- Openness towards different parts of organization and willingness to embrace the “category of one” thinking
- Ability to act as an ambassador of change and lead by influence
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
The application process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by May 17, 2024.
Equal Opportunities Commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.
About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
Agency Note
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