Global Citrus Platform & Flavor Innovation Director - Erlanger, KY or Cranbury, NJ

MAIN FUNCTION: Innovation Director with Citrus Expertise to lead both the Global Platform for Citrus and Flavor Innovation.  Position requires a principal or senior flavorist who will support growth by driving knowledge of new flavor ingredients and technologies across the global flavor creation community.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
 Flavor Creation Skills :  >15 years’ experience in flavor creation with a proven track record of expertise in the citrus categoryLeadership – The position requires excellence in leadership, project management skills and executionCommunication – The position requires well developed communication and presentation skillsTravel- Able and free to travel

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:
 Lead the Global Platform for Citrus Flavors – develop and implement the citrus flavor creation strategy across the globeLead liaison between R&D and Flavor Creation CommunityCollaborate with Product Marketing to rollout new flavor innovationMember of the citrus leadership team to help develop strategic business, product and account development plans to grow the businessIncrease sales growth in the category by the development of a winning portfolio of innovative flavor ingredientsDevelop, train and coach flavorists across the globe in the citrus categoryDevelop Customer relationships and opportunities that yield sales growth in the citrus categoryParticipate in high potential citrus projects

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Science Degree or higher (chemistry /Food Science preferred) at a reputable educational establishment
At least >15 years certified flavorist experience ability to demonstrate a citrus competency
Can demonstrate leadership experience


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