Account Manager (Taste)
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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is recruiting a full-time Account Manager (Taste) to be based in Lagos, Nigeria. The role drives sustainable business growth, strengthens strategic customer partnerships, and delivers profitable solutions across West Africa, translating market opportunities into commercial success with cross-functional teams.
- Full-time Account Manager (Taste) role based in Lagos, Nigeria at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF).
- Drive sustainable business growth and strategic customer partnerships across West Africa.
- Lead innovation projects from concept through commercialization.
- Build and manage the opportunity pipeline using Salesforce (SFDC).
- Partner with R&D, Product Development, Operations, Regulatory, and Customer Experience teams.
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Job Title: Account Manager (Taste)
Job Type: Full-time
Account Manager (Taste) at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
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Sep 21, 2026, 8:13 AM
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International Flavors & Fragrances is an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, where science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collection of thinkers who partner with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will do more good for people and planet.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Requisition ID: R20557
Location: : Lagos
Job Summary
Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.
We are looking for a talented Account Manager to be based in Lagos, Nigeria! Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you will help translate market opportunities into commercial success while positioning IFF as a trusted innovation partner.
As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for driving sustainable business growth, strengthening strategic customer partnerships, and delivering profitable solutions across West Africa.
Where You'll Make a Difference
Lead innovation projects from concept through commercialization.
Build and maintain a healthy opportunity pipeline using Salesforce (SFDC).
Partner with Technical, R&D, Product Development, Operations, Regulatory, and Customer
Experience
teams to deliver winning solutions.
Create customer growth roadmaps and joint business plans to drive long-term success.
Drive customer satisfaction, retention, and proactive issue resolution.
Identify and secure new business opportunities while expanding existing customer partnerships.
Lead commercial negotiations and support pricing and margin optimization initiatives.
Deliver annual sales, profitability, and volume targets across assigned accounts and territories.
Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned to regional business objectives.
Manage customer profitability, receivables, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
Support forecasting, demand planning, and business review activities.
Translate market trends and consumer insights into actionable customer opportunities.
Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders across customer organizations.
Ensure accurate reporting, pipeline management, and account planning through Salesforce.
What Makes You the Right Fit?
Demonstrated track record of delivering revenue growth and profitability targets.
Strong financial acumen, forecasting, and business planning skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
working across multiple West African markets.
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
Proven success managing strategic accounts and complex sales cycles.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
Comfortable with frequent travel across the region (40-60%).
within Food Ingredients, Flavors, Fragrances, Nutrition, FMCG Ingredients, Specialty Chemicals, or related industries.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
Minimum 5-8 years of B2B sales and account management experience.
Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a customer-focused mindset.
How Would You Stand Out?:
Knowledge of categories such as Beverage, Dairy, Bakery, Culinary, Snacks, Confectionery, and Health & Wellness.
facilitating customer workshops, innovation days, and executive-level business reviews.
An entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for identifying growth opportunities.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate market insights into commercial opportunities.
selling complex technical or ingredient-based solutions to FMCG manufacturers.
Advanced Salesforce (SFDC) and pipeline management experience.
working in multinational or highly matrixed organizations.
Resilience, adaptability, and a strong results-oriented approach.
Strong understanding of innovation commercialization and new product development processes.
Proven ability to build relationships with senior decision-makers and executive stakeholders.
Why Choose Us?
Professional onboarding process.
Chance to make a meaningful impact by driving business growth and customer success across a strategically important region.
Training and development opportunities.
Fantastic opportunity to become part of our fast-moving, creative and innovative team!
Ability to work with multiple disciplines in a dynamic, global environment.
Opportunity to collaborate with global experts in innovation, science, and commercial excellence.
Exposure to diverse customers and markets across West Africa.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application
Deadline:
31st October, 2026.
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