Strategic New Business Developer in Food & Beverage

Symrise AG

Illinois

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Symrise AG is seeking a Strategic New Business Development Manager to identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities in flavors and ingredient systems for the food & beverage industry. You will hunt for prospects, build pipelines from scratch, and close long-term partnerships across key segments, driving revenue growth and market presence.

The role includes travel up to 50% domestically, collaboration across functions, and representing Symrise at trade shows and events to generate leads and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field.
3+ years of experience in new business development and/or sales within the food & beverage industry.
Experience with food service, private label, co-manufacturing, and/or food and beverage start-ups is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of food & beverage markets, flavors and seasonings, trends, and customer dynamics.

Responsibilities

Identify, target, and secure new customers across food & beverage markets.
Build and manage a robust pipeline of high-value prospects; own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
Analyze market data and translate insights into strategic action; travel as needed to support business development.

Skills

Strong communication

Entrepreneurial drive

Analytical mindset

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The role includes travel up to 50% domestically, collaboration across functions, and representing Symrise at trade shows and events to generate leads and

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