QLM Search is partnering with a leading specialist Flavor and B2B Ingredients group to hire for a newly created position.
This role will support both the Senior VP for Product/R&D and the VP Global Sales, overseeing the comprehensive management and strategic direction of a specialist category. The successful candidate will work closely with global teams across R&D, applications, Sales, and Marketing.
Key responsibilities include:
* Business Planning & Global strategy – driving vision and expectations in a specific Savoury category
* Partnering with all areas of the business (R&D/Sales/Marketing) to achieve growth in this category through market analysis – trends, needs
* Collaborating with customers and sales teams to drive growth partnerships
* Monitoring sales, applications, and analysis in the category groups vs agreed business plans
* Innovation and Development: working closely with R&D and technical teams to drive innovation and develop products that meet emerging trends and fill market gaps
* Providing technical support through Sales training across the business units
Candidates must have experience from either a B2C/CPG Food group or a B2B Ingredients / Flavor group where their background is deep-rooted in a specific category – Sauce. They should be able to combine their category knowledge to pivot and support the 3 core teams (Sales/Marketing/R&D). It is essential to evidence experience in the Sauce (and/or dressings) sector as well as the ability to cross business unit leadership teams and customer teams in Procurement, and applications.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Deep-rooted experience in a specific category – Sauce
* Ability to combine category knowledge to pivot and support multiple business units
* Strong understanding of the Sauce (and/or dressings) sector
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Ability to provide technical support through Sales training
Benefits
A competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth and development.
Others
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the business and contribute to the success of the organization.