IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor creation, and fuel market success. This is a hybrid role that can be based in the following locations – Hilversum, Netherlands; The Taste Europe Marketing team at IFF is seeking a Category Marketing Manager to lead our Culinary category. In this highly visible individual contributor role, you will drive cross-functional collaboration to develop and execute a three-year category growth strategy that accelerates sales and strengthens IFF's position in the market.

You will be responsible for translating strategic priorities into impactful marketing initiatives and tactics aligned with the broader Taste commercial strategy. This role requires a strategic thinker and influential partner who can effectively engage stakeholders across Sales, Innovation, Creation & Design, Consumer Insights, and Communications. You will also play a key role in creating compelling, insight-driven marketing content that resonates with customers and supports commercial growth.

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Manager reports directly to the Regional Marketing Director, EAME. Align and drive the roll‐out of the Category plan with sales and technical teams in EUROPE. Minimum 10+ years of business experience (marketing, sales, business development) in B2C or B2B environments, preferably in the Culinary market.

Capability to digest marketing information from numerous sources as well as data sources, create logical arguments and apply it relevantly, to determine direction and future idea focus. Demonstrate engagement, leadership and high‐level of energy with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and drive cross‐functional project teams. Strong project management skills with a track record of leading initiatives from strategy through execution.

Highly developed written and verbal communication in English, other languages are a plus, along with advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Food Science, or a related field. Professional fluency in English (written and spoken); We are a general leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

📌 CATEGORY MANAGER FOOD (Barcelona)
🏢 Iff
📍 Barcelona