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Taste & Wellbeing Commercial Director for West Central Africa

We are looking for a 'Commercial Director' for our Taste & Wellbeing Business for the West and Central Africa (WCA) region. Based in our Casablanca office and reporting to the Regional Taste & Wellbeing Head for the SAMEA region, you will lead a multifunctional team of about 20 people - based locally and remotely in other important markets in the WCA region, from Sales, Marketing, and the Flavours Creation & Application teams. You will be part of the SAMEA Leadership team , you will also contribute to the success and aspirations of the wider Givaudan.

In this exciting role, you will drive the four focus areas:

Strategy & Leadership:

• Help design the Flavours Business strategy for the WCA region, and take full ownership to lead the local implementation.
• Build and implement a growth strategy for the West central Africa region, coordinating the elaboration of strategic plans for Key Accounts in the region.
• Build an inclusive and creative environment, in which all the team members are motivated and can contribute to the best of their ability.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, sharing, and accountability.
• Lead teams, and coordinate the activity of the Key Account Manager's and other support teams in the region, creating a performing environment with motivated individuals and ensuring the most efficient management of resources.
• Represent Givaudan in key external industry associations and platforms.
  
  

Business Management:

• Develop a deep understanding of the business potential in the West and Central Africa region.
• Grow the Givaudan Flavours business in the region by managing top and bottom lines.
• Monitor the Sales and Gross Profit Margin (including KPI's and budget) for the region, taking corrective actions to ensure our goals are achieved.
• Monitor competitor activity.
• Manage the expense budget.
  
  

People Development:

• Lead the Sales, Marketing, and Flavours Creation & Application teams in the region and manage their performance and development.
• Develop and promote existing talents in the region.
• Work with key Partners, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition teams to recruit and develop local talent pipelines.
• Mentor team members.
  
  

Customer Relationship Management:

• Develop partnerships with Key Customer Accounts, including relationships with their senior-level management.
• Create opportunities for Givaudan to participate in all core lists and key Customer briefs.
• Debrief projects with the Account Management team to understand successes and failures; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure implementation of negotiated pricing agreements; support Customer Care in managing Supply Chain; support the credit management team in collecting receivables.
  
  

About You:

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to lead, and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us - and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 10+ years relevant work experience in a Commercial or Operations role with a successful leadership experience at least 5 years, in a multinational work environment.
• Have people management experience in leading mid-sized and performing multi-functional teams in a wide region and remit.
• A passion and appreciation for the world of Flavours.
• Knowledge of customers, competition, and an existing customer network in WCA region will be ideal. Experience in additional countries or markets in the region.
• Apply strategic planning, budgeting, and develop strong relationships.
• Able to travel frequently in the WCA region (:20-30% of the time).
  
  

Our benefits:

• Attractive compensation package with benefits.
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
• A creative team environment that will inspire you.
  
  

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.