Head of APAC Health and Functional Sol

Givaudan; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan seeks a dynamic Head of APAC Health and Functional Solutions in Singapore, responsible for driving sales strategy and leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution and growth in a multicultural environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong strategic thinking and people management skills, alongside a business administration degree.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of business, market dynamics, and products.
• Successfully managed sales areas and teams internationally.
• Ability to engage Account Management teams in reviews.

Responsibilities

• Build global sales strategy for growth of the sub-unit.
• Commercialize the BU catalogue with global teams.
• Manage Sales Team to protect and grow assets.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Effective people management

Team player

Education

University degree in Business Administration

Job description

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Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, 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 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As a Head of APAC Health and Functional Solutions, your key responsibilities will be:

1 - BUILD AND DRIVE THE SALES STRATEGY AND GROWTH PLANS:

• Build global sales strategy for the profitable growth of the sub-unit in line with the BU strategy.
• Develop ADPs (Account Development Plans) to drive sales growth and profitability for key accounts with the greatest potential.
• Develop partnerships with key accounts, including relationships with senior-level management.
• Deploy push initiatives.

2 - SUCCESSFUL EXECUTION:

• Commercialize the BU catalogue established with the Global Portfolio, Technical, Regulatory, and Marketing team.
• Accountable for global Demand Planning coordination, price negotiations, and other sales activities within his area of responsibility.
• Initiate, manage, and monitor must-win projects with Technical, Marketing, and Portfolio Management.

3 - TEAM, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL, AND TRANSVERSAL LEADERSHIP

• Manage Sales Team with full account and business management responsibility to protect and grow assets for designated account(s) within his area of responsibility.
• Work across global functions in the Ingredients BU and the T&W sales organization.
• Be an active member of the leadership team.

Requirements:

• University degree in Business Administration.
• Deep understanding of relevant business, market dynamics, and products.
• Successfully managed sales areas and teams internationally.
• Strategic thinking and change management skills.
• Effective people management skills, team player, providing focus and direction, with the ability to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Works effectively in a multicultural matrix environment and builds networks across functions and geographies.
• Knowledge of key account/segment/region/country/category, including market, general business climate, competitive landscape, financial potential, etc.
• Ability to build and maintain effective customer relationships with decision makers and influencers; effectively enlists participation of senior managers to influence decision makers.
• Ability to engage Account Management teams in periodic reviews of ADPs and action plans.
• Extensive knowledge of pricing guidelines within the country.

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.