Senior Applications Lead – Meat & Food Ingredient Innovator

Danisco Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a senior leader to direct a team of Application Specialists and Technicians across Mexico and Colombia, driving customer projects with technical excellence. You will partner with Commercial teams to deliver innovative food ingredient solutions and lead high-impact presentations to clients.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in the food ingredients industry, at least 5 years of people leadership, and strong cross-functional collaboration across international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience within the food ingredients or food manufacturing industry.
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience managing technical, R&D, or applications teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

MBA preferred

Job description

IFF is seeking a senior leader to direct a team of Application Specialists and Technicians across Mexico and Colombia, driving customer projects with technical excellence. You will partner with Commercial teams to deliver innovative food ingredient solutions and lead high-impact presentations to clients.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in the food ingredients industry, at least 5 years of people leadership, and strong cross-functional collaboration across international teams.