Regional Product Manager Taura is responsible for the execution of the Taura strategy in Greater Asia with a focus on China to maximize growth and profitability. The role will report to the Global Director Taura Business and working closely with Taura Business Development, regional sales, product marketing, supply-chain and operations, the

The main responsibilities in this role are:
- Develop and drive product execution plans (growth initiatives) to meet budget objectives.
- Contribute to the development of the Taura Great Asia strategy. Gather, analyze, and communicate market/competitive intelligence, highlighting and quantifying key market leads, opportunities and risks in collaboration with the IFF Regional Ingredient Sales teams.
- Execute product launches, support development of new applications/offerings in collaboration with innovation teams.
- Position the Taura product line in key market categories and communicate the product priorities, and value proposition.
- Build alignment on Taura route to market to optimize approach between Sales organization, BU business development organization, and distribution channels; open to manage certain customers independently.
- Initiate, execute, and monitor customer projects for targeted customers in close collaboration with the regional IFF sales organization and the Taura organization in (mainly) New Zealand.
- Partner with sales team on pipeline development, conveying product value propositions and supporting trainings.
- Leverage global guidelines, manage regional pricing and profitability of the portfolio in collaboration with sales.
- Drive annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting process.
- Facilitate dialogue between sales and operations in context of supply challenges to minimize customer and business impact.

Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in either business or food science or related field. Ideally dual education Science/Business.
- Experience in the Food Industry in either Product Line Management, Marketing, Business Development, Sales, or Application where he/she can show impact on business performance and results.
- Customer focus, ability to build/articulate value propositions and experience evaluating/developing new business opportunities.
- Results orientation, strong business acumen, attention to detail, and problem solving/analytical skills.
- Ability to collaborate/influence effectively in a complex matrixed environment, building collaborative working relationships.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication in Chinese and English.
- Ability to adapt quickly to change coupled with effective time management and prioritization skills.
- Self-driven and hands-on positive energy, networker.