Business Development Specialist

Job Summary

The Business Development Specialist supports the EAME Strategy & Business Development team by driving the regional strategy process, leading key business development initiatives, and advancing commercial excellence. The role oversees strategy planning and tracking, delivers regional strategic workstreams, and contributes to global projects. It also enhances commercial processes, leads regional training, and manages core business review activities.Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Develop and communicate the EAME Strategic Agenda with Sub‑regional and Sales Group Leaders.
• Own and regularly update strategy review materials aligned with regional priorities and timelines.
• Lead strategy tracking activities, including dashboards, progress monitoring, and corrective action follow‑up.
• Identify, shape, and support execution of key regional business development opportunities in collaboration with cross‑functional partners.
• Design, manage, and report on strategic workstreams contributing to EAME Strategy 2029.
• Support selected global initiatives, including Net Promoter Score (NPS) improvement and Data Governance programs.
• Enhance commercial processes by recommending practical harmonization and efficiency improvements.
• Design, coordinate, and help deliver regional commercial training programs and enablement initiatives.
• Manage the regional business calendar, including pipeline reviews, business reviews, and recognition programs.
• Prepare clear, structured presentations and materials for regional forums, reviews, and leadership updates.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 3–5 years of professional experience in a business, commercial, strategy, or operations-oriented role.
• Solid business background with exposure to strategic planning, commercial operations, or project coordination.
• Proven ability to build strong, trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo and propose improvement ideas.
• Strong listening, communication, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Ability to influence without formal authority in a collaborative, matrix environment.
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced regional setting.
• Skilled at synthesizing data and inputs into clear insights, action points, and recommendations.

How You Would Stand Out

• Advanced hands‑on experience with Salesforce; prior exposure to Business Warehouse (BW) and Power BI is an advantage.
• Experience supporting or contributing to strategic, commercial excellence, or business transformation initiatives.
• Basic to intermediate project management experience, including planning, coordination, and follow‑up.
• Demonstrated ability to create high‑quality presentations and business materials for reviews and workshops.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to contribute to and help shape the EAME regional strategy in a visible, impactful role.
• High exposure to regional and cross‑functional stakeholders without the pressure of a senior leadership position.
• Meaningful involvement in global initiatives and long‑term strategic priorities.
• Collaborative, people‑focused environment with strong learning and development support.
• Professional growth through hands‑on involvement in diverse strategic and commercial projects.
• A role designed to build strategic, analytical, and commercial skills while making a real business impact.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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