Senior Marketing Manager

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Parental leave

Annual bonus

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. seeks a Senior Marketing Manager to drive North America regional growth. Based in New Century, KS, this hybrid role entails collaboration with Sales, Applications, Innovation, and cross-functional teams to develop compelling value propositions and marketing assets.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in B2B food ingredients marketing, deep bakery category knowledge, and strong analytical and project-management skills. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Food Science, or related field.
• 7-10 years of B2B marketing experience in food ingredients or CPG.
• Strong bakery and Bars & Confectionery category knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional marketing strategies and growth initiatives across North America.
• Partner with Sales, Applications, Innovation and cross-functional teams.
• Develop compelling value propositions and marketing assets for initiatives.
• Lead regional growth from concept through launch and execution.
• Analyze market trends and competitive activity to identify opportunities.
• Manage regional content platforms and track activities in Salesforce.

Skills

Strategic marketing

B2B marketing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Food Science, or related field

MBA (advantage)

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Mintel

Nielsen

Showpad

Bynder

Job description

## Senior Marketing ManagerApply: Hybrid Working: New Century, KS (Plant), USA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 16, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R20394**Job Summary**Are you passionate about shaping growth strategies and turning market insights into impactful customer solutions across the food industry? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The role is based in New Century, KS. This role will be a hybrid role with the expectation to be on-site 3 days a week. Be part of a strategic, customer-focused, collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.**Where You'll Make a Difference*** Drive regional marketing strategies and growth initiatives across North America, supporting business objectives and category expansion.* Partner closely with Sales, Applications, Innovation, and other cross-functional teams.* Develop compelling value propositions, customer-facing presentations, one-pagers, and other marketing assets to support new initiatives.* Drive and execute regional growth initiatives from concept through launch.* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of marketing materials and campaign execution* Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and industry data to identify growth opportunities.* Develop compelling value propositions and marketing assets.* Lead strategic customer engagements and presentations.* Serve as a category expert for Bakery and Bars & Confectionery.* Translate insights into actionable marketing strategies.* Manage regional content platforms including Showpad.* Utilize Salesforce CRM tools to track marketing activities. ## **What Makes You the Right Fit*** Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Food Science, or related field.* 7-10 years of experience in B2B marketing, preferably in the food ingredients or CPG industry.* Deep understanding of Bakery and Bars & Confectionery categories.* Strong analytical capabilities and project management experience* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.* Experience with Salesforce CRM and market research tools.* Ability to travel up to 30%. **How Would You Stand Out?*** MBA or other advanced business degree.* Strong experience with Mintel, Nielsen, Showpad, Salesforce (SFDC), and digital asset management tools like Bynder.* Experience in other food and beverage categories in addition to bakery is a plus ## **Why Choose Us?*** Competitive Benefits: Competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness programs. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave, and an annual bonus plan.* Diversity & Inclusion: IFF has been recognized previously in the US on the Disability Equality Index – Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion* Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in food ingredients solutions and protection. Meaningful work helping advance solutions for the food ingredients industry.* Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation, creativity, and collaborating amongst our diverse, cross-functional teams. Clear opportunities for career advancement in the Marketing organization of a growing business.* Sustainability: Contribute to solutions that support a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. IFF was recognized on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2026 list within the chemicals/materials sector. **The salary range for this position is $125,000-$130,000 base salary, depending on candidate experience and relevancy to the position and other factors determined by the hiring team in their decision.** *For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is currently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain part of IFF until close and, at such time, will transition to CVC Capital Partners. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge awareness that the role is part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.*