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Innovatingimproved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The role is based in North America (remote ...

KWG

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New York, NY · On-site +1

This full-time, hybrid role (remote + regular in-office collaboration) sits within our Investment ... Company-wide team events including trivia, meditation/mindfulness sessions, food tastings, happy ...

Marieke Gouda

Sales Manager - West Coast

$80K - $150K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Love artisan food, specialty cheese, and building relationships ... Flexible remote territory-based role * Employee product discounts About Marieke Gouda Marieke Gouda ...

Iff

Food Ingredients:Innovatingimproved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater ... field-based, remote with extensive travel). Be part of a collaborative, customer-focused ...

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Compass Group

LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER (REMOTE-DC)

DC · Remote

$125K - $145K/yr

If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food ... Proficiency in remote communication and negotiation technology. Apply to Compass Group today! Click ...

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Sr. Key Account Manager

Cranbury, NJ · On-site +1

$140K - $180K/yr

Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop ... We consider this a home-based office (remote) with high travel potential. We have a high preference ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote food taster in the United States is $24.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Food Taster is a professional who samples and reviews food products from home, providing feedback on taste, texture, aroma, and overall quality. Companies use this feedback to improve their products before mass production or launch. Tastings may involve packaged foods, meal kits, or new restaurant offerings. Testers often complete surveys or written reports and may participate in virtual meetings with food developers.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Remote Food Taster?

As a Remote Food Taster, your daily tasks typically include evaluating the taste, texture, aroma, and appearance of various food products sent to your home, following specific guidelines provided by the employer. You will document your sensory observations using standardized forms or digital platforms and may participate in virtual meetings with product development teams to discuss your feedback. Collaboration with culinary experts, product managers, and quality assurance teams is often required to ensure well-rounded assessments. Staying organized and adhering to strict safety and confidentiality protocols is also important in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Food Taster position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Food Taster, you need a strong palate, keen sensory evaluation skills, and basic knowledge of food safety, often supported by experience in culinary arts or food science. Familiarity with digital reporting tools, sensory analysis software, or standardized tasting protocols is commonly required to accurately document results. Attention to detail, clear written communication, and reliability are key soft skills in this role. These skills help ensure precise, actionable feedback that supports product development and quality assurance for food companies.

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Account Manager

Account Manager

Iff

On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

What's next in your career? If it's working on cutting-edge solutions in food, health, and sustainability, you're in the right place.

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients:Innovatingimproved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in North America (remote role with significant travel). Be part of a collaborative, customer-driven, high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

  • Manage and grow assigned regional Culinary and Pet Food accounts

  • Sell IFF's Ingredients portfolio including hydrocolloids, proteins, emulsifiers, and stabilizers

  • Deliver against sales revenue and gross profit targets

  • Build and manage a strong opportunity and project pipeline

  • Develop and execute short- and long-term commercial strategies

  • Own the end-to-end selling process from opportunity through launch

  • Serve as a trusted partner, delivering a high level of customer service

  • Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Applications, Operations, Finance, and Product teams

  • Provide forecast guidance and maintain opportunity updates in Salesforce

What Makes You the Right Fit

  • Several years of sales and/or account management experience

  • Background in ingredients, ideally within Pet Food or Culinary markets

  • Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, proteins, emulsifiers, and/or stabilizers

  • Proven success in account development and strategy execution

  • Strong business and commercial acumen

  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Veterinary Science, or equivalent experience

  • Willingness to travel up to 50%

  • High level of ownership, accountability, and self-motivation

How Would You Stand Out?

  • Direct experience selling ingredients into pet food applications

  • Established industry or customer relationships

  • Strong negotiation and value-based selling skills

Why Choose Us?

  • Competitive Pay

  • Flexible Schedule

  • The opportunity will allow students to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing environment

  • Opportunities to learn by integrating classroom theory with practical work and the chance to demonstrate their skills for future career paths at IFF.

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 IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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