Key Responsibilities:

*Oversee key processes within the sales organization: break assignment into tasks, identify resources needed to complete the task efficiently and successfully, monitor and ensure good execution (project management, pre and post sales commercial activities)

*Maintain a cross-functional view. Actively build networking and relationship, and ensure good communication flows

*Input action reports with all project details upon receipt of client brief

*Develop timelines and milestones for initiatives and projects and monitor their completion

*Design database and other support systems to manage the field of responsibility

*Perform sanity checks to assure high quality output of data, documentation and information (internal and for clients)

*Manage all client sampling and final submissions. Base will need to be picked up occasionally and brought to lab to be logged in. Will need to be present in office to coordinate samples, facilitate washes with laundry technician, and ship/courier to client.

*Analyze data and run reports, propose course of action

*Continuously monitor tools and systems for fit to purpose, suggest and assist in design of improvements

*First back office contact for an account/business team

*Build and maintain customer relationships (back office)

*Build market/customer/product intelligence in the field of responsibility

Requirements:

*High school or GED required. Associate or Technical degree preferred

*3-5 years of experience as commercial assistant/administrative or project support role

*Computer literacy and in depth mastering of Firmenich systems & tools: SAP (CMIR, MDM customer, MDM material, sampling, pricing) Spire, Class, Cristal (regulatory) preferred.

*In depth knowledge and usage of sales and development working processes and rules preferred

We value:

*Good understanding of the business and of the sales mission and roles

*Ability to develop and maintain good working relationship with clients and with all functions internally.

*Team player, able to work with many different functions and people

*High level of detail, organization and rigor

*Quality and continuous improvement orientation

We Offer:

*High Challenge and High Reward Environment

*Entry to exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste

*Culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company

*Opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Firmenich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

At Firmenich, we create an environment in which employees are valued, motivated and encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster entrepreneurial spirit and imaginative teamwork with freedom to act within our strategic plans. We recruit and develop the best talents, rewarding them accordingly. We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program that features:

* Generous Paid Time Off!

* Quarterly Bonus Potential!

* Retirement Plans!

* 401(k) with Company Match!

* Low Cost Medical, Dental & Rx & Vision Coverage!

* Tuition Assistance for Employees and Children!

* Flexible Spending Accounts!

* Tobacco-Free Campus!

* And Many More Employee-Friendly Programs!