GKA Marketing

at  International Flavors Fragrances

Job Summary
GKA Marketing Lead (1-Year Maternity Cover)
Role Overview: As the GKA Marketing Lead, you will be part of the Nourish division, working closely with your supervisor, the GKA Marketing Leader, and collaborating with various departments including Innovation, Creation & Design, Regional Marketing, and Sensory & Consumer Insights. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sustainable growth through a best-in-class customer journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Marketing Efforts: Globally coordinate marketing efforts to support GKA efficiently, acting as a connector between regional and global marketing and customer needs.
• Strategic Thinking and Storytelling: Deliver strategic thinking, storytelling, and exceptional execution to build long-term strategic relationships, defend profitable business, and strengthen the approach to win new growth opportunities.
• Customer Engagement: Prepare, create, and deliver interactive presentations that engage customers and highlight how IFF adds value and solves their challenges. Develop new approaches, tools, and creative executions to deliver unique customer experiences.
• Collaboration: Partner with GKA Leaders and IFF team members to understand how marketing can contribute to business objectives. Collaborate across functions and regions to customize approaches to fit customer needs.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Economics (MBA preferred).
• At least 5-8 years of experience in customer-facing marketing roles, preferably in B2B or the food sector.
• Strong understanding of marketing strategies and capabilities in relationship building and management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A customer-centric mindset and the ability to lead through influence.
• Experience in international roles and/or multicultural environments.

What We Offer:

• Work with a global leader in the food and beverage industry.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team that values creativity and collaboration.
• Build long-term strategic relationships with key clients and contribute to the success of the Nourish division.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies that drive sustainable growth.
• Gain exposure to global and regional leadership within IFF.

If you are passionate about marketing and looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply for this maternity cover position.
Location: The job is based in one of IFF’s key locations with the possibility for hybrid work.
About IFF: International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is a leading innovator in the food, beverage, health, biosciences, and scent industries. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers. Nourish, a key division within IFF, focuses on creating unique and sustainable food and beverage experiences. Our Global Key Accounts (GKA) team plays a crucial role in driving strategic partnerships and delivering exceptional value to our top clients.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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• Coordinate Marketing Efforts: Globally coordinate marketing efforts to support GKA efficiently, acting as a connector between regional and global marketing and customer needs.
• Strategic Thinking and Storytelling: Deliver strategic thinking, storytelling, and exceptional execution to build long-term strategic relationships, defend profitable business, and strengthen the approach to win new growth opportunities.
• Customer Engagement: Prepare, create, and deliver interactive presentations that engage customers and highlight how IFF adds value and solves their challenges. Develop new approaches, tools, and creative executions to deliver unique customer experiences.
• Collaboration: Partner with GKA Leaders and IFF team members to understand how marketing can contribute to business objectives. Collaborate across functions and regions to customize approaches to fit customer needs