Where You'll Make a Difference

• Develop and execute the North America Bakery growth strategy to support long-term business objectives.
• Deliver annual revenue, gross profit, and operating income targets while driving sustainable, profitable growth.
• Lead sales forecasting, pipeline management, and strategic account planning processes across the region.
• Drive commercialization of innovation platforms and strategic growth initiatives to accelerate business performance.
• Build and strengthen executive-level relationships with key customers, distributors, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead strategic business planning with major accounts and high-growth customers across bakery segments.
• Partner closely with Applications, Research & Development (R&D), Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Customer Service teams to advance customer projects and innovation opportunities.
• Identify, qualify, and convert high-value business opportunities while supporting portfolio optimization and profitable growth initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing commercial organization focused on accountability, collaboration, customer centricity, and growth.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of commercial leadership experience within food ingredients, bakery, food manufacturing, or related industries.
• Proven track record of leading sales organizations and delivering strong commercial and financial results.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing growth strategies in complex business environments.
• Strong ability to influence senior customer stakeholders and cross-functional internal teams.
• Experience managing strategic accounts, large-scale negotiations, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Solid financial acumen with experience managing revenue, profitability, pricing, and margin objectives.
• Ability to lead organizational change and drive execution across multiple functions and priorities.
• Willingness to travel approximately 40% to 50% within North America, with occasional global travel as required.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree.
• Deep understanding of bakery ingredients, formulations, manufacturing processes, and evolving market trends.
• Experience commercializing innovative solutions in areas such as clean label, protein enrichment, fiber enrichment, dough systems, enzymes, emulsifiers, food protection, or sustainability-focused products.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction and growth of a key business segment across North America.
• Exposure to senior leadership and collaboration with global cross-functional teams.
• A culture that values innovation, partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to lead high-performing teams and develop future commercial leaders.
• Access to learning, development, and career growth opportunities within a global organization.
• The ability to make a meaningful impact through customer partnerships and industry-leading innovation.