Beverage Growth Lead: Market Strategy & Innovation

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

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc is seeking a Category Development Manager – Beverage in Wauconda, Illinois. This role involves leading the commercial strategy and growth initiatives within the Beverage sector, targeting new customers and opportunities through market insights.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in product management or marketing in the food ingredient industry. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring in-office presence three days a week.

Salary is set between $100,000 and $135,000 based on various factors.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of job-related experience in product management, marketing, and/or sales.
• Direct beverage industry experience with marketing ingredients is a plus.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy and growth of Synergy’s Beverage business.
• Identify and convert new beverage customers and opportunities.
• Serve as the commercial lead for the Beverage innovation pipeline.

Skills

Customer-centric

Strong commercial and solution-selling skills

Compelling communicator

Highly effective networker

Leads through influence

Strong analytical mindset

Deep understanding of flavor and food ingredient marketplace

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing or Food Science

Master’s Degree

Job description

Synergy Flavors, Inc is seeking a Category Development Manager – Beverage in Wauconda, Illinois. This role involves leading the commercial strategy and growth initiatives within the Beverage sector, targeting new customers and opportunities through market insights.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in product management or marketing in the food ingredient industry. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring in-office presence three days a week.

Salary is set between $100,000 and $135,000 based on various factors.