Technical Development Manager Nutrition
East Point, GA - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary:
TSM will be primarily responsible for developing and growing the markets for the sensory components such as savory flavors natural colorin addition to our full line of functional ingredientsin the North American food industry. The primary categories of focus include butarenot limited toprepared foods soups sauces meat meat analogues dairy and dairy analogues. This is not a lab position.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
Work with Brenntags strategic producer partners to learn their productportfolio and understand the key technical attributes as it relates to their applications in food products
Work with product and category managers to identify and strategize entry into the potential target accountsin the geographies assigned
Visit the accounts with the sales team weekly and engage with customers R&D to define customers needs at the technical level
Engage with producer partners and suggest best solutions to the customer
Engage with the application team to accelerate customer projectsasneeded
Follow up with the customersto ensure successfulcommercialization of the products in scope
Attend product trainings and extend training to the field account managers in their assigned regions as necessary
Other Functions/Responsibilities:
Conduct all functions of business with safety as the top priority
Work with Management on organizational priorities goals and objectives
Participate in all periodic team meetings and communicates activities for
action/follow-up/execution as necessary
Attend internal and external training sessions for continued development of product and industry knowledge
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
Minimum qualifications:
BS or MSin food science nutrition chemistry or life science
Min 10 years experience infoodproduct developmentandortechnical sales
Sales and ingredient distribution experience preferred
Understanding of unit operations and unit processesintarget industries.
Extensivehands-onexperience with the application of flavors and colors in a variety of food products
Additional essential attributes
Well versed with currentmarkettrends and key players in the food industry
Aware of the regulatory landscape as it related to food products in North America
Deep understanding offunctionalingredient distribution in the food industry
Computer Skills:
Functional knowledge of word processors database software sales tools spreadsheets presentation modules
Travel:
Requires up to 50% regionaltravel 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)
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender identity sexual orientation ethnicity race religion or belief parental and family status or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
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Required Experience:
Manager