B S or MS in food science , nutrition, chemistry or life science
Min 10 years' experience in food product development and or technical sales
Sales and ingredient distribution experience preferred
Understanding of unit operations and unit processes in target industries.
Extensive h ands-on experience with the application of flavors and colors in a variety of food products
Additional essential attributes
Well versed with current market trends and key players in the food industry
Aware of the regulatory landscape as it related to food products in North America
Deep u nderstanding of functional ingredient distribution in the food industry
Computer Skills:
F unctional knowledge of word processors, database software, sales tools, spreadsheets, presentation modules
Travel:
Requires up to 50% regional 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)
Brenntag TA Team
Benefits
Health insurance401(k)Flexible scheduleParental leave
Additional Information
Job Summary:
TSM will be primarily responsible for developing and growing the markets for the sensory components, such as savory flavors, natural color, in addition to our full line of functional ingredients in the North American food industry. The primary categories of focus include, but are not limited to prepared foods, soups, sauces, meat, meat analogues, dairy and dairy analogues. This is not a lab position.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
Work with Brenntag's strategic producer partners to learn their product port folio, 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 accounts in the geographies assigned
Visit the accounts with the sales tea m weekly , and engage with customer's R&D to define customer ' s needs at the technical level
Engage with producer partners and suggest best solutions to the customer
Engage with the application team to accelerate customer projects, as needed
Follow up with the customer s to ensure successful commercialization 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
Brenntag · Kansas City, MO