Senior Business Development Manager

**Job title** - Senior Business Development Manager, Savory

**Location** - Singapore

**Job model **- Hybrid

We are looking for a confident and experienced manager who can partner with multiple departments in the creation of market relevant solutions to grow market share. Has good project management competence to champion an effective big bets process. Highly skilled in market and trends analysis, able to identify market gaps and with an innovative mindset in providing value improvement products to defend market positions. The Business Development Manager reports to the Senior Director, BU Savoury, Asia.

At dsm-firmenich, people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

**Your key responsibilities**
- Define the category strategy by identifying growth opportunities in Savory segment.
- Drive the execution of all processes in the product development roadmap, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning and deployment to customers.
- Implement category plans by leading regional promotions and innovation days with clients in the region.
- Build compelling storyline by integrating sensory and consumer insights, technology, and innovation to offer unique value proposition for the clients.
- Tracking of category vitality monthly and the promotion effectiveness on a quarterly basis with corrective actions when required

**You bring**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Sales & Marketing/Food Science/Chemistry
- Minimum 10 years of marketing and/or sales experiences
- Brand understanding and Brand concepts development
- Good sense in acquiring industry knowledge and market information
- Good analytical skill, capable of doing in-depth analysis, providing in-sight to industry trends, market needs and possible packages to address gaps identified
- Excellent presentation, communication, organization, time management, and new business/sales development skills

**We bring**
- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
- A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
- The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;

**Equal Opportunities Commitment**

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

**About dsm-firmenich**

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.