Sales Innovation Director
Givaudan · East Hanover, NJ · 2 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$155k–$170k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead and shape the global innovation and market-making roadmap aligned with strategic customer priorities
- Improve co-creation initiatives across products, technologies, and business models
- Establish integration pathways to embed innovation into partner pipelines
- Identify future trends and translate them into relevant innovation opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally across Development, Technology, Research, and Commercial teams
- Represent Givaudan externally as an innovation ambassador with important partners
- Ensure innovations are market-ready, scalable, and deliver measurable value
- Build and leverage an innovation ecosystem across our teams and external partners
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in innovation leadership, strategy, or market development
- Demonstrated experience managing commercial strategy and delivering new initiatives to market
- Experience leading projects and collaborating across global, cross-functional teams
- Experience working with external partners including startups, research organizations, and clients
- Experience applying technical or scientific concepts to support decisions and customer solutions
- Experience preparing and delivering presentations and communicating with team members across departments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Marketing, Product Management, or related fields
- Proven track record of successful innovation and market development
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Skills
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Market analysis and trend identification
- Project management and execution
- Collaboration and partnership building
- Technical and scientific understanding
- Business acumen and financial analysis
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A high-matching 401(k) retirement plan
Pay
- $155,000–$170,000
Schedule
- Onsite in East Hanover, NJ