Givaudan

Account Manager

Givaudan$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in Account Management within the Ingredients industry.
  • Technical aptitude to translate complex scientific concepts into customer-focused solutions.
  • Strong expertise in sales growth, customer relationship management, and business development.
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

  • Increase sales growth and profitability for assigned U.S. accounts.
  • Build strategic relationships with key customers, aligning with their brand strategies.
  • Present Active Beauty and Specialty Ingredients solutions from a scientific perspective.
  • Develop strategic account plans and manage sales forecasts and budgets.
  • Negotiate pricing, rebates, and commercial agreements within set guidelines.
  • Maintain a robust opportunity pipeline and provide regular project updates.
  • Collaborate with various internal teams to craft customer-focused solutions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • High-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Full Job Description
As the Account Manager, Active Beauty, you will drive growth across Givaudan's cosmetic ingredients portfolio throughout the U.S. market by developing strategic customer partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering innovative ingredient solutions that support customer success. You will combine commercial leadership, technical expertise, and relationship management to position Givaudan as the preferred partner within the Active Beauty industry.

Your Title: Account Manager, Active Beauty

Your Location: New York City, NY

You Will Report To: Head of Active Beauty Sales, NOAM

Responsibilities

  • Increase sales growth and profitability for the Active Beauty business across assigned U.S. accounts.
  • Build relationships with key customers, understanding their brand strategies, our goals, and technical needs.
  • Present Active Beauty and Specialty Ingredients solutions with a scientific and biological perspective.
  • Develop strategic account plans, sales forecasts, budgets, and growth initiatives aligned with established KPIs.
  • Manage pricing negotiations, rebates, and commercial agreements within established guidelines.
  • Maintain a robust opportunity pipeline and provide regular updates on project progress and commercialization activities.
  • Collaborate with marketing, sales, research, and technical teams to provide customer-focused solutions.
  • Lead customer presentations and communicate technical concepts in a compelling and business-relevant manner.
  • Resolve customer concerns while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor industry trends, customer activity, and competitive developments to identify growth opportunities.


Your Professional Profile Includes
  • Bachelor's degree required; scientific background in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field. We would prefer an MBA.
  • 5+ years of Account Management experience within the Ingredients industry.
  • Technical aptitude with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into customer-focused solutions.
  • Expertise in sales growth, customer relationship management, and business development.
  • Ability to influence, collaborate across functions, and build long-term customer partnerships.

Compensation and Benefits

The established salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

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About Givaudan

Givaudan is a Swiss multinational manufacturer of flavors, fragrances, and active cosmetic ingredients. As of 2020, it is the world's largest company in the flavor and fragrance industries. Givaudan's flavors and fragrances are used in a wide variety of consumer goods, including perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs over 14,000 people. Givaudan was founded in 1895 in Zurich, Switzerland, and has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2000. In 2019, Givaudan reported sales of CHF 6.2 billion.
Learn more about Givaudan
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16,842 employees
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