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Technical Service Account Manager

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA, United States


This IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our , for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.Technical Service Account Manager page is loaded## Technical Service Account Managerremote type: Remotelocations: Cedar Rapids, IA, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R16808**Job Summary**IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We partner with customers around the world to deliver sustainable, science‐based innovations that elevate everyday products.Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.This role is based in United State and is a remote position. You will be part of a collaborative, technically rigorous, and customer‐focused team where deep expertise and strong partnerships drive meaningful impact. At IFF, your potential is our inspiration.## Where You’ll Make a Difference* Provide specialized technical and scientific support for enzyme and yeast applications in customer environments* Collaborate with sales teams during customer meetings, trainings, and onsite visits* Serve as an internal technical expert on assigned product lines, applications, and limitations* Conduct routine plant visits to perform process audits, lab analysis, and performance optimization* Analyze process and laboratory data to identify improvement opportunities and make recommendations* Develop tools or models to enhance data analysis and technical decision‐making* Deliver customer training on product selection, application, and optimization* Provide post‐sale technical troubleshooting during product testing and implementation* Support account planning and identify business development opportunities from a technical and commercial perspective## What Makes You the Right Fit* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related)* 3–4 years of experience in an industrial biotechnology environment (enzymes, food, fuel alcohol, or similar)* Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data* Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with JMP or other statistical software preferred* Customer‐focused mindset with strong relationship‐building skills* Self‐motivated and results‐oriented, able to work independently* Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment* Ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Marketing, and R&D* Willingness to travel 50% or more* Hands‐on experience supporting fermentation or enzyme‐driven industrial processes* Prior success in a customer‐facing technical or application support role* Ability to translate complex technical insights into clear, actionable customer recommendations* Training opportunities* Learning and development programs from day one* Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan.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.Visit to learn moreAt IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr