Senior Flavorist - Cranbury, NJ
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The pay range for this position is $92,800.00 - $172,800.00.
About the role
We are seeking a Senior-level Flavorist to develop winning flavor solutions in partnership with our chosen customers. This position will primarily focus on one of ADM’s global enterprise accounts, collaborating with a global team of Scientists and Flavorists on projects while working closely with the customer. The Senior Flavorist will drive sales by creating compelling, innovative flavors and demonstrating superior ingredient and technology knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate deeply with the focused account contacts while effectively communicating and working with internal departments.
- Independently manage creative projects and drive outstanding sales performance in the Beverage and Sweet categories.
- Develop creative and innovative flavors across all applications within the category.
- Work with integrated ADM flavor and extract development to define a robust portfolio of flavoring ingredients useful to customers.
- Develop a strong network of relationships with customers.
- Collaborate with the flavorist community to ensure transfer of knowledge.
- Participate in ADM Flavorist Academy, mentoring Flavorist Trainees to develop creations for applications within the segment.
- Work with Marketing to promote the category, message, and publicize competencies.
- Work with Account Managers to identify opportunities for the Beverage & Sweet categories.
- Participate in all high-potential Beverage & Sweet projects.
- Able to travel up to 25%.
Requirements
- More than 15 years of experience in the flavor industry with a proven track record of expertise and sales in the Sweet & Beverage categories.
- Citrus and emulsion experience is a plus.
- Bachelor of Science Degree or higher (Chemistry/Food Science preferred).
- At least 10 years working as a Flavor Chemist on the bench.
- Must be a member in good standing in the Society of Flavor Chemists, if US-based.
- Knowledge of all flavor raw materials, flavor chemistry, flavor creation, and composition.
- Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and delivery technologies, notably spray drying, Citrus, and emulsions.
- Highly developed project management skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
- Physical wellness: medical/Rx, dental, vision, and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
- Financial wellness: flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, and identity theft protection.
- Mental and social wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
- Additional Benefits:
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations.
About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities, and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more.