Our client is based in the NY/NJ area and is a well respected leader in the manufacturer of quality Flavors and Ingredients sold into the food and beverage segments. They are currently looking for an experienced Marketing Manager with prior Ingredient or Flavor manufacturing experience. The Marketing Manager for the Beverage Segment will be responsible for delivering expertise and direction for Flavors sold into the beverage segment and will assist in the successful execution of the Category and Global Account business strategy within the region. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         To deliver the expertise and presentations to help achievement the strategic goals and key target projects across the category at optimal cost where designated.

·         To tailor and deliver as appropriate category global presentations for the beverage accounts and market.

·         To work closely with regional sales teams, understanding the Beverage market, customers and requirements. To afford them all possible support while prioritizing resource and expense allocation based upon the overall global category and marketing strategies.

·         To work flexibly within the Marketing team working on shared presentations / tools as required.  To work with other categories and segments within the company if it helps achieve its overall strategy and sales growth.

·         To assist in the development and implementation of the NA category strategies.

·         To liaise closely with other regional and global category marketers to tap into and deliver global leanings, trend reviews and best practice to optimum local advantage.

·         To provide full category marketing support to the Global Account and Regional Sales teams.

·         To stay fully abreast of regional products, lifestyle and brand trends and to disseminate this information as relevant across the cross functional teams and the global marketing organization.

·         To provide a focal point of contact for regional market samples and market / product information requests. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Must have at least a Bachelor's Degree with Marketing Concentration. MBA is preferred.
• Applicant should have at least 5 years of Business to Business Marketing and at least 3 years of strategic Marketing experience with either a Food Ingredient or Flavor Manufacturer.
• The ideal applicant will have marketing experience within the Beverage segment (not required). 
• The ideal applicant will have exposure to research and development within the food industry. A food science background will be a valuable asset but not required. 
• Must have an understanding of Sensory/Consumer Testing as product guidance tool
• Must have superb presentation skills with experience making presentations to external audiences
• Must have above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Must have above average project management skills.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally
• Must have training/experience in formal creative problem solving techniques

 In return, they can offer a very competitive salary structure, bonus program, excellent benefits and ample opportunity for career advancement. Relocation assistance is available. Please send confidential resume to: jobs@foodemployment.com or call 815-623-3600 .