Application Manager Culinary & BBC

Job Summary 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.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

The role is based in Punto Polanco Mexico City on site work model. Be part of a proactive, passionate and creative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Lead and develop a team of Application Specialists and Technicians across Mexico and Colombia.
• Drive the execution of customer projects, ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence.
• Partner with Commercial teams to deliver innovative food ingredient solutions that support business growth.
• Lead customer presentations, working sessions, and product demonstrations showcasing IFF's capabilities.
• Manage project pipelines, monitor win rates, and contribute to sales growth through strong technical leadership.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience within the food ingredients or food manufacturing industry.
• At least 5 years of experience working with processed meat applications.
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience managing technical, R&D, or applications teams.
• Strong English communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional and international teams.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Deep expertise in processed meats, bakery, sauces, dressings, confectionery, and related food categories.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, formulations, sensory evaluation, and food regulations.
• Proven ability to influence customers and commercial teams through technical expertise.
• Experience driving project success, improving win rates, and supporting business growth through innovation.
• Demonstrated inclusive leadership style with a passion for coaching and developing talent.

Why Choose Us?

• Join a global leader in food ingredients and innovation.
• Work on exciting customer projects with regional and international exposure.
• Lead a highly skilled team and contribute to strategic business initiatives.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement.
• Be part of a collaborative culture where innovation, diversity, and customer success are at the center of everything we do.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more