Regional Product Manager - North America - Proteins

IFF • Saint Louis, MO

4d • Remote

About The Position

What’s your next big career move? If it involves driving meaningful change, we should talk IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The role is based in St. Louis, MO (remote role). Be part of a dynamic, innovative, results-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. The Regional Product Manager for Proteins will drive profitable growth via new project generation, new technology introductions and the creation of new, mutually beneficial business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Willing to travel 30 - 35% domestically throughout the year
• 5+ years of industry experience with P&L responsibility.
• Strong leadership skills aligned with IFF core values.
• Ability to build strong relationships in virtual and remote cross-functional teams.
• A balance of short-term execution and long-term strategic thinking.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years in Sales and Marketing preferred.
• Be an energizing representative of the Business Unit toward Sales.
• Demonstrate ability to balance immediate business needs with long-term growth strategies.
• Bring creativity and strategic vision to identify new market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Protein Solutions in beverage, bars, and culinary segments (market data, competitive analysis, industry trends).
• Identify emerging opportunities (new applications, channels, business models) and build business cases for investment.
• Manage regional pricing within global guidelines to optimize profitability.
• Champion value-selling strategies to position and price technologies for premium market positioning.
• Drive growth programs through key customer projects in partnership with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation teams.
• Create and maintain marketing and selling tools for the region.
• Actively participate in industry teams, account planning, and demand meetings to ensure alignment and execution

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity).
• A culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth—where your potential is our inspiration.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of food.
• Global exposure and career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees