Vice President Colors - Erlanger, KY

Vice President Colors - Erlanger, KY

Erlanger, KY - Sales, Customer Service & Origination

Vice President Colors - Erlanger, KY Your Responsibilities

• Develop the Color Business growth strategy in collaboration with cross-functional leadership
• Define and align the strategic direction of the Color flavors portfolio
• Lead, assess and guide the Color team on capability needs
• Drive the execution of North America short and mid-term Color strategy
• Manage the P&L for the designated portfolio
• Support Sales and Commercial teams in strategic customer relationships
• Work with the Creative, Design and Development teams on product concepts
• Support the definition of growth initiatives
• Contribute as a key member of the global flavors leadership teams
• Continuously optimize portfolio to drive profitability

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Food/Color Science with 15+ years of relevant experience in Colors/Ingredients
• Master's degree preferred
• Extensive background in commercial and/or operations, or product development, scaling new products, with knowledge of both synthetic and natural food colorings
• Proven experience in customer-facing roles, showcasing products and driving commercial success

• Strong understanding of process and manufacturing considerations in the development of food and beverage color solutions
• Creative and innovative mindset, with a passion for delivering high-quality, differentiated products
• Ability to identify industry trends and translate them into actionable strategies

• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing colleagues as an individual contributor
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making

• Strong decision-making skills, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes
• Resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to maximize impact using existing resources
• Big-picture thinker who understands the broader implications of decisions on the business
• Clear, elite level communicator reflecting the ability to work with colleagues across multiple areas of the Flavors and Nutrition businesses

Additional Information:

• Employees in this position may be exposed to potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business. If you have concerns about your ability to perform this role due to such exposure, please notify the hiring manager.

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $ - $.

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan.

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
• Financial wellness flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection
• Mental and social wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as Linked In Learning, language training and mentoring programs

* Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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