Louis Croce

About Louis Croce

Accomplished executive with over 25 years in the flavors and natural ingredients sector, driving growth and profitability through strategic vision and cross-functional leadership. Demonstrates proven ability in expanding market share, building high-performing teams, and executing global strategies that enhance customer loyalty. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights to optimize commercial operations and deliver sustained revenue growth.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President of Sales- North America

   Symrise AG

   Jan 2024 — Present · Teterboro, NJ, US

   Led North America sales strategy, achieved 6% annual revenue growthSecured long-term contracts with multinational CPG partners through negotiationsImplemented advanced analytics for territory planning, improved profitability, and resource allocationConducted market analysis to identify growth opportunities and enabled data-driven decisions.Orchestrated cross-functional workshops, aligned marketing and sales strategies.Analyzed sales data to refine strategies, leading to measurable improvements in customer acquisition and retention rates.Evaluated competitive landscapes, enabling strategic pivots that enhanced product positioning and boosted revenue streams.Fostered partnerships with key stakeholders, strengthening alignment between sales and product teams for cohesive execution.Implemented cutting-edge CRM tools, streamlining sales processes and enhancing data visibility for informed decision-making.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2026

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Chemistry

  2000

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management

  2024

Skills

• Fmcg
• Food & Beverage
• Pricing
• Sales Operations
• Problem Solving
• Business Planning
• Customer Service
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Ingredients
• B2b
• Customer Relations
• Food Industry
• Marketing Strategy
• Food Technology
• Dairy
• Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Sensory Evaluation
• Team Building
• Fragrances
• Key Account Management
• Chromatography
• Budgeting
• Confectionery
• Hplc
• Results Oriented
• Strategic Planning
• Raw Materials
• Product Development
• Flavors
• R&D
• Business Strategy
• Fragrance
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Budgets
• Food
• Forecasting
• Gmp