**Job Title:** Product Marketing & Business Development Manager **City, Country:** Shanghai, China **Hybrid/Remote/On Site:** Hybrid HNC is market leader for many of its products and continues to seek accelerated growth through innovation, expanding its portfolio of ingredients and solutions through in-house innovation, third-party collaborations and acquisitions. Product Marketing & Business Development Manager is asked to drive the conversion of customer leads and projects to sales by bringing vital advice and knowledge on benefits, dosing, blends and claims into the selling process across all segments. **DEI Statement** At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your key responsibilities** **Key areas of accountability/responsibility** **Overall strategy and business steering (for specific product)** + Translate the global Strategic Product Plan at regional level into customer specific actions – provide regional input into global plan + Provide market and technical input into overall Business Strategy development and Marketing Communication plans and execution + Monitor the regional execution of the Strategic Product Plan and regional market shares and take corrective actions to achieve the results **Product Marketing & Innovation (for specific product)** + Tailor product value proposition to regional specifics where needed and provide training to marketing and sales team + Share and leverage product related best practices, measures and campaigns for the region + Provide input for product portfolio improvement based on regional needs and opportunities + Provide voice of the customer input into the R&D and Biology roadmaps **Business Development (for specific product)** + Identify market opportunities and work with regional sales teams commercial to drive execution + Ensure building up of technical expertise to support sales in wining projects – leverage global experts where needed + Own regional project pipeline and manage portfolio of projects – support sales in driving large opportunities and follow-up to ensure project implementation **We bring** + A dynamic team of expert communicators with a drive put dsm-firmenich internally and externally on the map and elevate the reputation. + An opportunity to tell a great and inspiring story of change, transformation and progress + A flexible work environment that can provide growth and career opportunities + An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future; + A drive to live up to and role model our new values “shape the future”, “own the outcome”, “be a force for good” + A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally **You bring** + 5+ proven experience in B-to-B or B-to-C markets within the Food/Health Science industry + Have demonstrated successful achievements with career progression + Proven ability to work with science-based product concepts and bring them to market + Bachelor or Master’s degree in scientific field with an natural interest in Marketing&Sales + Results driven and comfortable taking ownership and being accountable for performance + Diversified industry experience and expertise coming from working in a region, a different part of the value chain, and/or from B-to-B or B-to-C roles + Strong communicator, both written and oral, to effectively represent DSM internally and externally **Equal opportunities commitment** dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. **About DSM-Firmenich** As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. **Agency statement** Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. 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