Hybrid Account Manager, Fragrance (IL) at Takasago

We invite you to join Takasago, where you can be innovative and contribute to society through technology. The management of Takasago aims to create a company where each employee can experience a sense of fulfillment and happiness at a high level. Specifically, we strive to establish an environment where people from diverse backgrounds can work with joy and a sense of purpose, create a system that supports individual growth, and above all, implement management practices that enable employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors and fragrances providing innovative solutions in flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in over 27 countries, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.

Position:  Account Manager

Job Duties:  Increase existing business with assigned accounts in the fragrance industry. Ensure the company wins briefs through efficient project management, both proactive and reactive. Manage projects for clients, including sales, forecasting, and tracking monthly goals. Accountable for preparing and reviewing sales budgets on a monthly basis to maintain the accuracy of sales forecast figures and expense management. Partner with creative teams to develop innovative ideas, new technologies, and experiential touchpoints based on brief requirements. Develop project strategies and action plans aligned with principles, knowledge of customers’ strategic priorities and preferences, and awareness of market trends and competitors’ movements in the fragrance industry. Set proper working costs and selling prices according to corporate guidelines, engage in price negotiations to achieve the required gross margin, and seek management approval if necessary. Up to 2 days a week remote work optional. Travel Requirement: NJ (monthly), San Francisco, CA (quarterly), St. Louis, MO (bi-annual), & Japan, France, or Southeast Asia (annual).

Work Schedule: 40 hours / week         

Salary: $128,000 ~ $134,000 per year

Job Requirements:    

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related

•    2 years of experience as Account Manager or related

•    2 years of experience must include sales and budget management, project management, and market and competitor analysis in the fragrance industry

Job Location:    300 Memorial Drive, Suite 100, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Takasago's Employee Benefits and Perks:

Takasago offers flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, health benefits, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary. When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program. We hope you will join us and achieve professional growth and enrichment.

EEO Statement

Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.