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Sr. Category Manager- Functional Systems

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 € 4.6 billion in the 2022 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.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

Your role

Position Summary:
Will act as business lead and business owner of the Functional Systems BU in conjunction with the AVP of Functional Systems The role is responsible for driving revenue and coming up with business cases and plans for strategic partnerships/ key technology providers. Will lead commercial activities within the BU working with Strategy, Sales, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Development, and Quality/ Regulatory. The role manages the design, positioning and communication of the category portfolio to meet the needs of the market needs ( health and functionality), including identifying any product/technology gaps. Responsible for financial metrics within the BU to assist in strategic decision making. Experience in health-related ingredients would be preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
A. Develop 3-5 year category strategy and annual operating plan. Establish, agree and track the delivery of category revenue and profit targets and participate in annual budget and forecasting processes.
B Lead all commercial activities within the BU. This includes interfacing with sales, strategy, finance, supply chain, development, and regulatory/Quality. This will include coming up with outside the box thinking to drive revenue.
C. Define the category and customer priorities and focus and execute the annual plan in conjunction with sales. Assist sales in the development, positioning and implementation of our tactical account plans and category go to market strategies. Have a business development mindset
D. Together with sales participate in key reactive and proactive account activities, including marketing initiatives and relationship management goals. Interface with identified key client decision makers and position Symrise with targeted brand, technical and innovation managers.
E. Manage the design, positioning and communication of the category product portfolio including identifying and product/technology gaps. Define and manage any level 1 and 2 technology projects that fill the portfolio gaps and lead the commercialization of these technologies. Ensure the business has a robust innovation pipeline of customer/category relevant ideas backed up with sound business cases and financial assessment.
F. Monitor, prioritize and effectively manage the overall project flows with applications, innovation and marketing, ensuring we meet and exceed our customers’ time, delivery and cost expectations. Ensure our project management processes function smoothly and efficiently for both reactive and proactive projects.
G Work with the Global Competency Leaders, ensuring the positioning of our Global Competencies is relevant to the needs of the market and consistent with our positioning.
Other Functions:
A. Interact with global colleagues to share best practices and contribute to the Symrise Global Competency and BU community.
B. Understand consumer trends and industry trends for yearly reporting and business plan development or adjustments.
C. Participate in organizational or business unit initiative teams for continuous improvement as outlined or requested.
D. Business travel required in the U.S. and possibly International.
Skills & Abilities:

A high degree of entrepreneurial spirit and energy
Strong financial background
Business development experience would be a nice experience to have
Ability to think strategically and see the “big picture.”
Strong presentation skills and public speaking ability.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); Lotus Notes and SAP a plus.

About you

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

Minimum: bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or marketing
MBA preferred
8 + years commercial, marketing and or business experience
Food industry experience is a strong plus
Experience with health and functional ingredients would be preferred

Our offer

Our offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected annual salary range for this position is USD 121000.00 – USD 180000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Reference: NA01428

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