Associate Account Manager – Taste (Cairo)

About the role

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances and food ingredients, is looking for an Associate Account Manager to drive sales of its Taste portfolio in Egypt. You will manage existing major accounts, grow relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop multi‑level cross‑functional relationships with key decision makers and influencers at major food and beverage customers.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including pricing, payment terms and contract renewals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, delivering optimal solutions while maximizing IFF’s advantage.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as CI, Marketing, Creative and Formulation to deliver tailored proposals.
• Define and execute account plans, set clear sales, gross profit and market‑share targets, and track performance against them.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3‑5 years of experience in sales, business development or product development within FMCG, flavors, chemicals or ingredient industries.
• Strong curiosity for sales and business development, with a results‑driven mindset.

Required skills

• Understanding of basic financial concepts such as pricing, margin and forecasting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external teams.

What we offer

• Professional onboarding and continuous training from day one.
• Flexibility and agility in project execution within a global, dynamic environment.
• Opportunities for learning and development through structured programs.