Beverage Growth & Category Strategy Lead

Synergy Flavors; Wauconda (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, located in Wauconda, Illinois, is seeking a Category Development Manager (CDM) for Beverage. This role involves leading the commercial strategy for beverage innovations and engaging with customers and industry partners. The CDM will develop and execute business plans, identify new opportunities, and collaborate with technical teams to bring beverage solutions to market.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in product management within the beverage industry and is skilled in solution selling, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This hybrid role allows for flexibility and requires up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management or marketing experience in the food ingredients and/or flavor industry.
• Direct beverage industry experience is preferred.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams to execute strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of business plans for the Beverage business.
• Identify market segments and growth platforms by assessing competitive offerings.
• Translate consumer and industry trend data into actionable insights.

Skills

Customer‑centric approach

Solution-selling skills

Strong analytical mindset

Commercial communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing or Food Science

Master’s Degree

Job description

Synergy Flavors, located in Wauconda, Illinois, is seeking a Category Development Manager (CDM) for Beverage. This role involves leading the commercial strategy for beverage innovations and engaging with customers and industry partners. The CDM will develop and execute business plans, identify new opportunities, and collaborate with technical teams to bring beverage solutions to market.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in product management within the beverage industry and is skilled in solution selling, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This hybrid role allows for flexibility and requires up to 30% travel.