Vice President Sweet Goods, NAPlainsboro, NJOnsiteCL level 17
Join us to bring the Desirable Sweet Good Taste with this opportunity for Vice President Sweet Goods in our Taste Team at the North American Headquarters in Plainsboro, NJ. You will be responsible for leading and driving growth in the sweet goods category across the region. You will be a key member of the NA Taste Executive team, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic plans that deliver on revenue and profit targets. You will lead a team of professionals to develop and launch new products, manage the portfolio, and build strong customer relationships.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of success in the sweet goods industry and/or in the ingredients and flavor area supporting sweet goods, a deep understanding of the North American market, and strong leadership skills. If you are a results-driven, strategic thinker, with a passion for the sweet good industry, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of the sweet good category in North America
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• Develops and ensures execution of North America Sweet Good Taste Strategy in collaboration with global and regional teams. • Builds, inspires and leads the Zone Taste Sweet Good Segment community and mentor in line with dsm-firmenich core values. Team consists of applications, collection, and business development personnel.• Champion innovation for the Sweet Good segment.• Establishes and nurtures productive customer relationships at senior levels.• Revenue and Business Margin responsibility.• Ensures effective project management & vitality.• Articulate and demonstrate the strong value proposition for our customers.
We bring • A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers; • A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs
You bring • BA/BS in Business or Science.• 15+ years of Food, Ingredient or Flavor Experience• Strong people leadership, communication and organizational skills• Entrepreneurial mindset and Strategic Thinking• Record of driving profitable revenue growth• Strong Financial Acumen /Analytical • Excellent reputation with clients