Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

The role is based in Mumbai, India (Hybrid role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You ll Make a Difference

- Understand specific market and customer ecosystem including activities, strategies, brands, markets, consumers via different sources.

- Develop multi-level cross-functional customer relationships with key customer decision makers/influencers.

- Contribute/lead commercial negotiation (e.g., core listing, annual pricing, payment terms, rebates/cost savings agreements, supply contracts).

- Maximize potential advantage to IFF while delivering optimal solutions to customer (GP improvement, catalogue optimization, complexity reduction, etc.)

- Lead projects through effective communication, and collaboration with key external and internal stakeholders (CI/Marketing/Creative Teams/formulation etc.)

- Effectively communicate the account plans with stakeholders including internal and external team members.

- Ensure accurate monthly sales forecast to allow for effective operations planning and financial analysis.

- Liaise with Global/Regional/Category stakeholders on overall plan,



strategy, and deliverables.

- Effectively promote the most appropriate IFF product solutions / portfolio aligned with the brief.

What Makes You the Right Fit

- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Chemistry or any other relevant discipline.

- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in sales, product development or marketing preferably fragrance, cosmetics or FMCG industries.

- Proven experience leading a team and/or managing an entire category.

- Customer centric with B2B management experience.

- Analytical skills with ability to handle financial concepts/processes (pricing, margin, forecasting).

- Strong communication, presentation, storytelling, and negotiation skills.

- Project management capability with effective collaboration and orchestration skills.

- Ability to work across cultures with a global mindset.

- Willingness to travel extensively.

How Would You Stand Out

- Understanding of digital marketing and e-commerce environment. (Understanding of South Asia market dynamics and Client)

- Creative and innovative thinking. (To deliver wins and maximize sales)

- Leadership skills to drive internal teams to meet clients demands.

Why Choose Us

- Multinational and supporting workplace

- Health insurance

- Training opportunities

- Learning and development programs

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📌 Senior Account Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
📍 Mumbai