Lead Application Manager, Culinary & Meat Apps — Mexico

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Ciudad de México; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is seeking an on-site Application Manager Culinary to lead a cross-functional team across Mexico and Colombia.

The role drives customer projects, ensures technical excellence, and partners with Commercial teams to deliver innovative food ingredient solutions. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in the food ingredients industry, 5+ years leading teams, and strong English communication to collaborate with international teams.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the food ingredients or food manufacturing industry.
• At least 5 years of experience with processed meat applications.
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience managing technical, R&D, or applications teams.
• Strong English communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional and international teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a team of Application Specialists and Technicians across Mexico and Colombia.
• Drive the execution of customer projects, ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence.
• Partner with Commercial teams to deliver innovative food ingredient solutions that support business growth.
• Lead customer presentations, working sessions, and product demonstrations showcasing IFF's capabilities.
• Manage project pipelines, monitor win rates, and contribute to sales growth through strong technical leadership.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Project management

Food science

Processed meats

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

MBA preferred

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is seeking an on-site Application Manager Culinary to lead a cross-functional team across Mexico and Colombia.

The role drives customer projects, ensures technical excellence, and partners with Commercial teams to deliver innovative food ingredient solutions. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in the food ingredients industry, 5+ years leading teams, and strong English communication to collaborate with international teams.