Technical Development Manager, Food & Nutrition

Your Role

The Technical Development Manager is primarily responsible for connecting and aligning the technical function with company's commercial goals and strategies. This involves engaging with the key producer partners, understanding their value proposition, and utilizing their solutions to penetrate new markets. This role works as a liaison between commercial and technical functions, and ensures that the two are aligned on key goals and strategies

Responsibilities

Opportunity development

• Work with sales reps on joint calls with prospects and customers to promote organic growth
• Convert customer enquiries and discussions into active R&D projects with clear goals and potential revenue generating solutions
• Advise IMMs and confirm that they are targeting the right accounts for specific product and sub industry campaigns

Technical support

• Provide technical support to the food team in the technology areas assigned
• Liaise with the key technical lead at the producer
• Keep the team abreast on regulatory and labeling matters as needed

Team training

• Train sales team on how to engage with customer's R&D and to provide functional solutions, instead of just selling commodity ingredients
• Coordinate hands-on or remote supplier training sessions for the food team

Producer alignment

• Support the industry managers on strategizing and engaging with the producers
• Be the key technical liaison between the food team and the producers assigned
• Keep the food team abreast of new products and technologies being developed by the producers

Sub-industry alignment

• Keep an eye on the latest trends in the assigned sub industries (baking, beverage, etc.)
• Use market research tools to track new product development and upcoming trends in your sub-industries
• Define gaps in our portfolio to address the unmet sub industry needs

Project Facilitation

• Serve as project facilitator / manager on special multifunctional projects, proactive campaigns, IFT/food show concept work, etc.

Your Profile

Skills

Other Functions/Responsibilities:

• Conducts all functions of business with safety as the top priority
• Works with Management on organizational priorities, goals, and objectives
• Participates in all periodic team meetings and communicates activities for action/follow-up/execution as necessary
• Attends internal and external training sessions as necessary for continued development of product and industry knowledge
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Required Skills/Abilities:

• Self-motivated and task oriented
• Logical, critical thinker with an inquisitive and strategic mind
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Team player with collaborative and engaging work style
• Able to present ideas and solution concepts to colleagues, customers, as well as large industry audiences

Education & Experience

• Well versed with current trends and key players in the food industry
• 5-10 years' experience with tech service and sales experience with a food manufacturer or a distribution company
• Knowledgeable in technical applications and commercial aspects of hydrocolloids and other functional food ingredients

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, the individual should have functional knowledge of word processors, database software, sales tools, spreadsheets, presentation modules

Travel:

• May require 10-30% travel, as needed

Location:

• Flexible to work from home or office, as required

Our Offer

• We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

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