Business Development Director, NAM Beverages

Firmenich; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Business Development Director to spearhead growth in the North America Beverage Business. This role involves leading strategic initiatives, developing business plans, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in business development within the beverage sector, showcasing strong communication and project management skills. Join a company that values innovation, sustainability, and teamwork, providing a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive significant impact. If you are passionate about creating a better future through strategic growth, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Career Growth Opportunities

Outstanding Benefit Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in business development, preferably in beverage segments.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execute business plans to meet growth targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and engage with customers.

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Project Management

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Business Development Director, NAM Beverages - Pri

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 339352

Business Development Director, NAM Beverages
Princeton, NJ
Hybrid
CL P16

As an experienced Business Development Director, you will support and contribute to the overall growth of the North America Beverage Business in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

At dsm-firmenich, people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your key responsibilities

1. Lead strategy, develop and execute category business plans to ensure BU meets growth and profit targets.
2. Contribute to the overall growth of North America Taste & Beyond Division by managing and driving growth and profitability in the respective categories.
3. Apply strategic thinking to identify new business opportunities, prospect customers and explore new business models relevant for the categories.
4. Be a strategic partner to Sales, demonstrating strong business acumen and actively engaging with customers at all levels.
5. Provide leadership and direction to the category team composed of Applications, Creation, Marketing and Consumer Insight to ensure successful execution of strategic plans.
6. Foster team collaboration across teams and other departments.

We bring

1. A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
2. A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
3. A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
4. The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
5. An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;
6. We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs.

You bring

1. Bachelor’s degree. 10+ years’ experience in a business development role in a related field/industry. Proven experience across a variety of Beverage Segments, with experience in alcoholic beverages desired.
2. Strong cross-functional partnering, strategic relationship building and communication skills.
3. Absolute customer focus, solid project management and presentation skills.
4. Ability to work in a matrix organization, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines while managing multiple projects and initiatives.
5. Ability to travel-approximately 50% domestically.

About the company

Our passion for perfumes and flavors, our creativity and innovation, together with our exceptional understanding of sensory perceptions and trends, have forged our world-class reputation. Our consistently superior investments in R&D substantiate our dedication to innovation.