OverviewIn this Senior Category Marketing Manager role, you shape the Culinary category strategy for Taste Europe and drive cross-functional alignment to deliver measurable growth.
You'll translate strategic priorities into marketing initiatives that accelerate sales and strengthen IFF's market position, collaborating with Sales, Innovation & Design, Consumer Insights and Communications.
You'll lead a regional category plan, monitor progress, and influence stakeholders to translate plans into tangible business impact.
This hybrid position offers global exposure and meaningful product impact.
Retribuzione / Benefitshybrid work arrangement
career development and internal mobility
competitive compensation
well-being benefits
ResponsabilitàLead the Multidisciplinary Culinary Category Team to develop and execute the regional Category plan
Define initiatives, tactics and resources to grow and defend the Culinary business in Europe
Coordinate alignment and rollout of Category actions with sales and technical teams
Monitor monthly execution,



track financials, opportunity pipeline and milestones
Collect industry insights from stakeholders and shape actions to support growth
Support key customer engagements and contribute to marketing content aligned with business goals
Requisiti fondamentali10+ years of business experience in marketing, sales or business development in B2C or B2B, preferably in Culinary
Strong communication, listening, analytical and influencing skills
Ability to synthesize insights from multiple data sources and translate into strategy
Proven leadership and ability to work in a matrix organization with cross-functional teams
Strong project management across strategy to execution
Fluent English written and spoken; other languages a plus; PowerPoint and Excel proficiency
strong communication
influencing skills
collaboration
PowerPoint
Excel
data analysis/interpretation

📌 Category Manager Culinary, Europe (Monza)
🏢 International Flavors & Fragrances
📍 Monza