**Location**: Parma, Italy
This is an early career position and we invite young graduates with up to 2 years of job experience.
We believe in being creators of talent.
Investing in our people is what matters the most and we are committed to providing an environment that promotes learning, develops new skills and experiences and delivers impact.
We want you to grow and develop at Firmenich, meet your career aspirations and maximize your potential, all while embracing your own unique talents.
That's why from day one, you will be part of our Taste & Beyond global strategy team, working to create value for one of our business units.
You will get to hone the ability to see interconnections between issues, information and trends through collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, from technical experts and regional teams to our CAMPUS colleagues.
This position reports to the Global Strategic Business Unit Vice President and hence offers a unique opportunity to be exposed to senior decisions and accelerate your learning and career.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Conduct business analysis through market intelligence, competitive intelligence and the gathering of insights internally from the regions
Stay abreast on market trends, products and external research to identify opportunities
Support the coordination of cross-functional assessments and projects with Business Development Directors, Associate Director for Partnerships and Technical Directors
Engage with technical directors in the optimization of CAMPUS activities to the regions
**We Value**:
Food industry-relevant degree with a focus in business/ marketing studies or vice versa
Professional fluency in English and one other European language
Comfortable structuring ambiguity and complexity
Curiosity about the food and beverage industry and a passion for shaping the future
A "can do" attitude and creative problem solution mind-set
**We Offer**:
A chance to belong to an organization that values a broad diversity of people, the planet and the environment
Opportunity to grow and have an active role in the Diet Transformation with an industry leader
Part of an expert team (over 100 years of industry know-how in the immediate team)
A fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the greatest talents and brands in the food and beverage industries
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