Hybrid Beverage Category Growth Leader

Synergy Flavors, Inc.; Wauconda (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. is seeking a Senior Category Development Manager in Wauconda, IL (hybrid) to lead beverage category growth strategy.

You will identify opportunities, translate insights into actionable plans, and collaborate with Sales, R&D, and Marketing to drive commercial success. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or Food Science/Chemistry and 8+ years in marketing, sales market management, or business development within the food ingredients/ flavour industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing (with strong technical acumen) or Food Science, Chemistry.
• 8+ years of related experience in marketing, sales market management, business development, or commercial strategy within the food ingredients and/or flavour industry.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing growth strategies with measurable commercial results.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Beverage category growth strategies, prioritizing opportunities and translating insights into actions.
• Partner with Sales, R&D, and Marketing to strengthen customer relationships and support strategic account development.
• Develop customer-facing presentations, category insights, sales tools, and training materials to enhance commercial effectiveness.
• Collaborate across the global organization to share market intelligence and best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing or Food Science, Chemistry

Job description

Synergy Flavors, Inc. is seeking a Senior Category Development Manager in Wauconda, IL (hybrid) to lead beverage category growth strategy.

You will identify opportunities, translate insights into actionable plans, and collaborate with Sales, R&D, and Marketing to drive commercial success. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or Food Science/Chemistry and 8+ years in marketing, sales market management, or business development within the food ingredients/ flavour industry.