Chef & Technical Sales Food Specialist
Food Company
Posted on 10 Sep
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Culinary & Client Engagement
- Demonstrate food products and ingredients to clients, showcasing creative applications and recipe development.
- Work closely with food production and processing clients to understand their needs and propose tailored solutions.
- Provide culinary presentations, tastings, and technical demonstrations that highlight product benefits.
- Address client inquiries and offer professional culinary support.
2. Sales Strategy & Execution
- Actively contribute to sales targets by promoting food ingredients and solutions to key accounts.
- Collaborate with the sales team to design and execute sales strategies.
- Identify new business opportunities in restaurants, catering companies, food processors, and retailers.
3. Technical & Culinary Consultation
- Advise clients on food product applications, recipe formulations, and menu innovations, particularly with probiotics and other functional ingredients.
- Stay updated on food trends, nutrition, and health-focused innovations.
- Assist clients with incorporating new ingredients into their production or menu while maintaining quality and compliance with food standards.
4. Cross-Team Support
- Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to align sales efforts with product launches.
- Create compelling recipe concepts, menus, and culinary content for promotional purposes.
- Support training sessions and workshops for both internal teams and customers.
5. Market Research & Reporting
- Monitor food market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.
- Provide feedback on customer needs and propose new product ideas.
- Track sales performance, prepare progress reports, and present insights to management.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education
- Diploma in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
- Equivalent hands-on culinary experience will be considered.
Experience
- Minimum 2 3 years of professional chef experience, ideally with exposure to food product development, demonstrations, or foodservice sales.
Knowledge & Skills
- Culinary Expertise: Strong knowledge of food preparation, flavor profiles, and product applications.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with probiotics, functional foods, and food safety practices.
- Sales & Client Service: Ability to present products persuasively, with a proven track record of engaging clients.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Problem-Solving: Creative approach to recipe/product adaptation to meet client needs.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple client projects and deadlines.
Department / Functional Area
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