Technical Category Manager

As a Technical Category Manager, you will be responsible to bring a significant added-value to the Oral Care market through driven business objectives, regional strategies, and strongly connect with RCB to ensure OC portfolio is promoted a driver of differentiation and well connected to our client needs.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop long-term profitable and sustainable business with the largest companies in the region
• Conduct technical presentations and demonstrate how a product meets client needs
• Provide pre-sales technical assistance and product education
• Develop SEA, AMET, India Oral Care business strategy and plans to meet our growth targets
• Work closely with RCB teams on technical trainings, promotional kits and sharing to elevate their knowledge in the category
• Perform competitive analysis
• Identify new opportunities to increase market share
• Contribute to validate the requirements for the identification and selection of new technologies/solutions/flavor collections
• Drives oral care development projects together with all internal partners proactively
• Continuously improve & re-invent best in class collaboration model

We bring:

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, business or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a business development, category management or commercial role
• Drive for results, with competitive mindset
• Self-motivated team player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to define business opportunities, set priorities and translate tactics/strategy into actions
• Proactive approach, able to develop business from scratch
• Availability to travel

The application process

Interested in this position Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About DSM-Firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than 12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.