Sales Support Specialist

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Tlalnepantla; Hybrid; MXN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is seeking a Sales Support Specialist in Tlalnepantla, Mexico. The role is on-site with potential for one work-from-home day per week, supporting a key global customer partnership and ensuring timely, accurate responses to inquiries and requests.

You will coordinate with Sales, Regulatory, CS, Lab, and Supply Chain to fulfill quotations, samples, and technical documents, while maintaining records and creating commercial documentation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in sales support, customer service, or commercial operations.
• Strong organization and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and internal requests related to samples, quotations, documentation, and commercial support.
• Coordinate with Sales, Regulatory, CS, Lab, Supply Chain, and other teams to fulfill requests.
• Support sales team in maintaining customer portfolios and account records.
• Track sample requests, quotations, and inquiries to ensure responsiveness.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting tools for business decisions.
• Prepare customer presentations and reports when required.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal processes.
• Analyze requests and prioritize activities to support commercial objectives.
• Contribute to process improvements for customer experience and efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Sales support

Cross-functional coordination

Excel

PowerPoint

English proficiency

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

## Sales Support SpecialistApply: On-site: Tlalnepantla, Mexico: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 26, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R16972**Job Summary**Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service while supporting one of IFF’s most strategic global customer partnerships and helping drive business success through outstanding commercial execution?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.**Scent:** Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise, and a mindful approach to fragrance design.The role is based in **Tlalnepantla, Estado de México (on-site role with the possibility of one work-from-home day per week)**. Be part of a **customer-focused, collaborative, and solutions-oriented** team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.### **Where You’ll Make a Difference*** Manage customer and internal requests related to product samples, quotations, technical documentation, and commercial support activities* Coordinate with Sales, Regulatory, Customer Service, Laboratory, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to ensure timely request fulfillment* Support the sales team in maintaining customer portfolios, commercial information, and account-related records* Track and follow up on sample requests, quotations, and customer inquiries to ensure high levels of responsiveness and service* Maintain accurate records, databases, and reporting tools to support commercial activities and business decisions* Assist in preparing customer presentations, reports, and commercial documentation when required* Ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal procedures and business processes* Analyze customer requests and prioritize activities based on business needs and commercial objectives* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer experience, process efficiency, and service excellence### **What Makes You the Right Fit*** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field* Experience in sales support, customer service, commercial operations, order management, or business support functions* Strong customer orientation with the ability to understand and respond to customer needs effectively* Experience coordinating activities across multiple departments and stakeholders* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and decision-making abilities* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook* Intermediate to advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of service and accuracy### **How Would You Stand Out?*** Experience supporting commercial teams within fragrances, flavors, consumer goods, chemical, or manufacturing industries* Knowledge of customer portfolio management, quotations, sample coordination, and commercial documentation processes* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across customers and cross-functional teams**Why Choose Us?*** Opportunity to support one of IFF’s most important global customers and brands* Exposure to commercial, technical, and customer-facing processes within the fragrance industry* Collaborative work environment with interaction across multiple business functions* Professional development opportunities within a global organization* Participation in initiatives focused on improving customer experience and operational excellence* Opportunity to contribute to products enjoyed by consumers around the worldWe 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.