Job Summary
Ready to drive new business growth across EMEA, combining polymer expertise with a passion for winning and developing new customers?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
The role is part of our Food Ingredients BU, where we are innovating to improve nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of integral food and beverage manufacturers.
The role is based in EMEA (hybrid or remote depending on country). You will be part of a customer focused, growth oriented, collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration
Where You'll Make a Difference
- Identify, target and secure new customers and application opportunities across the Non-Food segments in Europe, including Plastics, and adjacent markets
- Drive new business development while managing selected strategic accounts
- Build and maintain a strong and accurately forecasted sales pipeline,
from lead generation through contract closure
- Lead customer meetings and commercial discussions with a strong technical foundation in polymer technologies
- Translate customer needs into value driven solution proposals in collaboration with Application, R&D; and Product Management teams
- Support the commercial introduction and rollout of new innovations
- Monitor market trends and competitive movements to uncover new growth opportunities
- Ensure accurate opportunity tracking and reporting through CRM systems
What Makes You The Right Fit
- Degree in Polymer Technology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Strong technical understanding of polymers/ biopolymers and polymer based applications in commercial settings
- Proven experience in technical sales, account management or similar commercial roles within specialty chemicals, or formulation-driven industries
- A pro
📌 EMEA Account Manager (Valencia)
🏢 Iff
📍 Valencia