Job Opportunities Account Manager Sense Colour BU

Givaudan; Argenteuil; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global flavors and fragrances company is seeking an Account Manager for the Sense Colour BU based in France, specifically in Argenteuil or Avignon. The role focuses on revenue growth with small to mid-size customers through strategic market research and social media engagement. Requires a Bachelor's degree in food science and a minimum of two years of sales experience in food specialties. Strong communication and analytical skills, along with fluency in English and French, are essential. The position offers a collaborative work environment and potential for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in sales within Food Ingredients or Food Specialties.
• Impeccable communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
• Fluency in both English and French languages.

Responsabilités

• Plan and prioritize sales targets and customer contacts.
• Maintain and grow existing customer base and establish new relationships.
• Collaborate with other Givaudan Business Units in France.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Business skills

Natural colour knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Technical/Food Science/Food Chemistry

Outils

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Salesforce

Description du poste

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier healthier lives with love for nature. Together with passion and imagination we deliver food innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from with more than 16000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In France discover the empowered passionate professionals who made history creating our legendary perfumery school. Feel the heritage. Acquire knowledge and experience gained in our renowned European Creation Centre or from any of our 17 innovative sites across the country. Every day your commitment your humility and your risk-taking will shape our future. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Role

Account Manager Sense Colour BU - Your Future Position. Based in Avignon or Argenteuil and reporting directly to the Sense Colour Key Account Manager, you will focus on revenue growth with our small to mid-size customers and prospects. You will contribute significantly to our overall regional targets through focused market research, social media sources and agreed target prospects with the Key Account Manager FR. This position is suited for training and development to grow within our organisation. You will be a team player supporting and working in cross-functional teams with other colleagues covering the French market to achieve Givaudans Sense Colour objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise sales targets and customer contacts to achieve the budgeted annual sales revenue and EBITDA target
• Apply the sales strategy to grow the pipeline: capitalise on specific tasks to develop the sales strategy aligned with French market goals. Fully utilise available systems (Pegasus / Salesforce) to ensure KPIs are tracked and recorded
• Customer interaction: maintain and grow the existing customer base and establish business relationships with new customers that result in long-term sustainable business developing into key partnerships with SCBU
• Collaboration with the local Givaudan team: work closely with other Givaudan Business Units in France to help grow SCBU and enhance collaboration between teams from a full PPA perspective
• Training and development: attend technical training and selected industry events to develop knowledge of natural colour and the food industry
• Trade activities: participate in trade fairs and conferences
• Travel to other SCBU & Givaudan facilities and customer sites will be required (mainly in France)

Qualifications

• Technical / food science / food chemistry Bachelors degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of two years experience in sales within Food Ingredients or Food Specialities with natural colour knowledge
• Impeccable communication (oral, written and presentation) organizational, analytical and business skills
• Experience negotiating with customers in a professional manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Teams and Salesforce
• Fluency in both English and French languages
• Drivers licence

At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.