Remote Bakery Account Manager: Drive Growth & Innovation

IFF; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Vacation

Holidays

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The role focuses on bakery, bar, and confectionary sales with a strong emphasis on technical insights and customer partnerships.

The position is remote but based in the U.S. market with up to 50% travel, collaborating with marketing, R&D, and regional sales teams to grow the bakery business and drive profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales, bakery, or confectionery industry experience.
• Strong competencies in Sales, Marketing, or Product Development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Understand the bakery customer network and industry trends.
• Drive sales policies and programs to achieve U.S. regional sales and profit goals.
• Build and manage strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical insights to customers in partnership with innovation and technical teams.
• Develop deep knowledge of the Entire Food Ingredient portfolio.

Skills

Sales experience

Bakery industry

Confectionery knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science/bakery science

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The role focuses on bakery, bar, and confectionary sales with a strong emphasis on technical insights and customer partnerships.

The position is remote but based in the U.S. market with up to 50% travel, collaborating with marketing, R&D, and regional sales teams to grow the bakery business and drive profitability.