FlavouristScandicci, Italy MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Create new flavours for various applications independentlyDevelop and enhance good working relationships within R&D and with Sales, Marketing, QA, Procurement, SC&OP and all other department involved in a project, to develop products and share knowledgeDevelop strong Customer relationships on a technical-to-technical basis Visit selected Key accounts, to better understand technical requirements of their business, discuss opportunities and conduct demonstrations & presentationsSupervise both exempt and non-exempt employees CANDIDATE PROFILE Master's or bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry (or similar scientific discipline) or equivalent experienceAt least 10 years experience in flavour creation.Ability to perform well under time and budget pressureExcellent communication skills with diplomacy and negotiation capabilitiesSelf-motivated, with the ability to work well with othersTeam building attitude, can take calculated risksExcellent attitude to manage medium- and long-term projectsCommercially awareProject management skillsDemonstrate technical expertise and developing credibility and reputationBuild a strong internal network of relationshipsExcellent tasting skills and ability to consistently describe the flavour profile ofproductsGood knowledge of English (written and spoken)Knowledge of Italian and European customers, their products and processesWillingness to travel with a monthly frequency and according to business needsWork independently with customers COMPANY At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavour to work each day.
We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet.
Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.
Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour.
With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.
While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.
At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle.
This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.
Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal.
Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
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