At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Applications Manager to lead our savory applications team and support the continues growth of our Savory Flavor business in North America. This role is pivotal in shaping customer solutions, enabling commercial success, and mentoring a high-performing team focused on delivering best-in-class flavor applications.
The Applications Manager will oversee savory flavor development in soups, sauces, dressings, marinades, seasoning and batter applications, while also supporting culinary innovation and internal collaboration. This individual will be responsible for scaling our applications team’s impact across core and emerging business platforms.

• Lead and coach a team of application scientists to deliver impactful technical solutions that align with customer needs and flavor development strategies.
• Oversee the execution of benchtop and up to pilot-scale evaluations, ensuring excellence in experimental design, documentation and project execution. Reinforce consistency and rigor in internal records, including project tracking, sensory data, and formulation records.
• Drive active management of applications project pipeline, ensuring alignment with commercial priorities, technical direction, and cross-functional inputs.
• Foster collaboration and internal partners including flavorists, research chef, technical service, sales and marketing to deliver differentiated solutions that meet customer needs and drive growth.
• Ensure team accountability for sample quality, timeliness, and technical depth.
• Guide experimental plans, tasting protocols, and data analysis to support robust decision-making and customer recommendations.
• Lead capability building across the applications function, through on-the-job coaching and internal training sessions.
• Develop tailored growth plans for each team member, including individual development plans, skill-building opportunities, and mentoring to ensure both technical excellence and professional advancement.
• Represent the applications function in customer meetings, trade shows, internal product review, and executive updates where applicable.
• Champion savory flavor research and cross-functional collaboration with flavor creations research chef, technical service and innovation teams to strengthen solution selling and customer impact.