Account Manager

This IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our , for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.Account Manager - Consumer Fragrances page is loaded## Account Manager - Consumer Fragrancesremote type: On-sitelocations: Johannesburg, South Africatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R12778**Job Summary**IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.As **Account Manager**, you will have the opportunity to make immediate contributions to our sales growth initiatives and develop a unique skillset by serving as a trusted advisor to our customers.The role is based in **Midrand, Johannesburg**.Together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.**Where You’ll Make a Difference*** Support in building knowledge of specific market, customer environment and specific customer activities, strategies, brands, markets, consumers via all available sources* Responsible for driving sustainable profitable sales and market share growth by identifying customers’ needs & opportunities, and risks* Building long term customer relationships, leading, and executing activities and delivering relevant solutions aligned with corporate strategy* Develop understanding of customer decision making criteria* In collaboration with colleagues, understand customer regulatory requirements/changes* Lead the strategic commercial negotiation (annual pricing, payment terms, rebate/cost savings, supply agreements)* Communicate account plan and engage with internal stakeholders* Manage reactive and proactive customers projects pipeline including country studies, consumer studies, etc.**What Makes You the Right Fit*** Minimum 3 - 5 years of Experience in the Fragrance industry* Experience in working with international, cross cultural and cross functional teams* Open minded, strong agility and shows courage* Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment and deliver under pressure* Commercial mindset, bottom line oriented* Team player, ability to motivate others towards a common goal to achieve results* Excellent influencing skills across all levels within the organization* Home office opportunity* Training opportunities* Learning and development programsWe 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 to learn moreAt IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr