Technical Client Applications Projects Specialist - Savoury Applications Food Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
A well-known established manufacturing and distribution company supplying savoury applications into the food manufacturing industry requires the above to work closely with the R&D team as well as handle all technical client applications with regards to new and existing projects at customer's sites on a national basis.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

• A tertiary qualification in food sciences or related is essential for this role.
• Previous experience having worked in an NPD or ingredient application role handling new development of savoury applications and or dealing with clients regarding trouble shooting on existing products and or developing new products for the customer is preferred for the role.
• Must have good English communication skills both verbal and written.

• Working closely with the R&D team as well as handling all technical client applications with regards to new and existing projects at customer's sites on a national basis.
• Managing the company's large key accounts to ensure that they receive the correct savoury ingredients to enhance their product range.
• Expanding company’s product offering by developing new, innovative and cost-effective products.
• Researching new technology and industry trends.
• Liaising and working with customers to determine their requirements and developing tailored products as per their request.
• Initiating technical solutions to product issues and troubleshooting at customer sites by conducting factory trials.
• Formulating ideas and strategies to improve on problem areas with regards to certain savour ingredient products.
• Meeting with new potential customers to help assess the correct products for the portfolio.
• Assisting growing customers with new requirements in order to enhance their business.
• Assisting customers with adjusting process steps and parameters or formulating adjustments to obtain new or improved lines to better suite their business or their market.