Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.
The role is based in Midwest, United States (remote). We are also looking for this candidate to be local to Cedar Rapids, IA for one year training. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Build and maintain strong relationships within the fuel ethanol and carbohydrate processing industry
Drive new business opportunities and support achievement of revenue targets
Understand ethanol and manufacturing processes to identify and advance sales opportunities
Develop account plans and present commercial offers aligned with marketing strategies
Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical service, supply, marketing, and R&D
Support implementation of IFF technologies such as enzymes, yeast, and fermentation solutions
Resolve customer challenges by identifying root causes and unmet needs
Utilize tools such as Salesforce, forecasting tools, and internal systems to support sales execution
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field
Experience in sales, customer service, or a technical-facing role
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter with strong motivation and ability to work independently
Ability to travel up to 50% within the Midwest region
Comfort using CRM systems, MS Office, and technical/business tools
How Would You Stand Out?
Experience in ethanol, corn processing, agriculture, food, or chemical industries
Knowledge of fermentation processes or industrial manufacturing environments
Proven ability to build long-term customer partnerships and deliver value-driven solutions
Why Choose Us?
Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge sustainable technologies
Global organization with strong innovation and career development opportunities
Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Exposure to cross-functional teams and international business
Commitment to employee growth and continuous learning
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field
- Experience in sales, customer service, or a technical-facing role
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter with strong motivation and ability to work independently
- Ability to travel up to 50% within the Midwest region
- Comfort using CRM systems, MS Office, and technical/business tools
- Be local to Cedar Rapids, IA for one year of training
- Experience in ethanol, corn processing, agriculture, food, or chemical industries
- Knowledge of fermentation processes or industrial manufacturing environments
- Proven ability to build long-term customer partnerships and deliver value-driven solutions
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
