Bakery Account Manager

IFF, or International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., is a global leader specializing in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. The company is renowned for delivering sustainable innovations that enhance everyday products, catering to diverse industries including food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. IFF’s Food Ingredients division focuses on innovating improved nutritional profiles, superior taste and texture, and enhanced cost efficiency to meet the needs of its customers. As a company grounded in scientific excellence and innovation, IFF fosters a collaborative and people-first culture aimed at impacting the future of food and consumer experiences.

The role we are offering is based in New Century, Kansas, and is a remote position. We are seeking a skilled professional to join our Bakery team to help drive the sales and technical marketing of functional food ingredients. In this role, you will be part of a growth-minded, innovative, and collaborative team working to achieve both regional and national business goals. You will be responsible for understanding bakery customer networks and industry trends to strategically drive sales policies and programs that meet U.S. regional sales and profit targets. This position requires building and managing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, supporting sales teams with technical expertise and market insights, and aligning innovation, marketing, and business units with the Bakery Strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the bakery and confectionary industries, demonstrated strength in negotiations, planning, and execution, as well as experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce.com. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to important products shaping the future landscape of food, supported by a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k plans, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, and an annual bonus plan. Candidates should be aware that the Food Ingredients business unit is expected to transition ownership from IFF to CVC Capital Partners in the future. The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work in an inclusive environment that respects ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, veteran status, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability.