About this Account Manager role at IFF
Job Summary
Are you ready to turn customer insights into winning fragrance solutions while building strategic partnerships that drive growth in the Body Care category?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
The role is based in New York, NY (Hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative, innovative, customer-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
Develop and strengthen customer relationships by understanding business objectives, brand strategies, and growth opportunities within the Body Care category.
Serve as the primary commercial contact for assigned customers, ensuring responsive communication and effective project management.
Partner with Creative, Scent Design, Consumer Insights, Marketing, Technical, Regulatory, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to deliver successful fragrance solutions.
Translate customer briefs, consumer trends, and market insights into relevant fragrance recommendations.
Support account planning, project strategies, and business priorities that align with customer and organizational objectives.
Manage project pipelines, timelines, key milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure flawless execution.
Prepare customer presentations, business reviews, and updates that showcase IFF's value proposition and capabilities.
Support pricing, forecasting, margin management, and commercial discussions in partnership with commercial leadership.
Monitor business performance, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate across teams to drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Approximately 5 years of experience in sales, account management, sales support, marketing, product development, fragrance, cosmetics, personal care, FMCG, chemical, ingredients, or related industries.
Bachelor's degree required.
Strong customer relationship management and account development skills.
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused projects and business objectives.
Strong project management and organizational capabilities with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity to identify business opportunities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with rigor and agility.
Commercial mindset with experience supporting pricing, forecasting, and business growth initiatives.
How Would You Stand Out?
Degree concentration in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Biology, Arts, Fashion, or a related field.
Master's degree or advanced education.
Experience within fragrance, beauty, personal care, Body Care, or consumer products industries.
Why Choose Us?
Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan.
Join a global organization recognized for innovation, creativity, and sustainable solutions.
Work with leading brands and customers across the consumer products industry.
Collaborate with talented professionals across commercial, technical, creative, and operations functions.
Access opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development.
Make an impact by helping shape fragrance solutions that enhance everyday consumer experiences.
Correct Salary Range:
100,436.00 - 125,000 MAX
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
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