Technical Sales Manager (Master Brewer)

Kerry; Campinas; Presencial; BRL 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading taste and nutrition company is seeking a Brewing Specialist in Campinas, Brazil. The successful candidate will lead technical and customer-driven initiatives in the brewing sector, especially for beer. Responsibilities include managing client relationships and aligning cross-functional teams to drive innovation, with 70% travel across LATAM. Candidates should possess a degree in Brewing Science and at least 5 years of experience in brewing, along with fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial brewing environment.
• Strong knowledge of brewing equipment, ingredients, and techniques.
• Fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical insights to drive innovation in the brewing sector.
• Align with cross-functional teams for consistent excellence.
• Manage client relationships and drive technology adoption.
• Travel to client sites across LATAM at least 70% of the time.

Conhecimentos

Strong communication

Strategic planning

Project management

Analytical mindset

Passion for craft beer

Formação académica

Degree in Brewing Science, Fermentation Science, or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Brewing Specialist will lead technical and customer-driven initiatives to support innovation and renovation of Kerry’s offerings in the alcoholic beverage sector, with a strong focus on beer brewing. This role is responsible for building strategic client relationships, driving adoption of Kerry technologies, and aligning with cross-functional teams to deliver excellence across LATAM.

Key responsibilities

• Lead with technical insights and leverage customer/consumer feedback to drive innovation and renovation of Kerry’s offerings.
• Align with the RDA (Research, Development & Applications) team to ensure cross-functional excellence and consistent ways of working.
• Own and manage the overall relationship with assigned clients, including onboarding, implementation, and increasing adoption of Kerry technologies.
• Establish a high level of customer intimacy and build trusted, strategic relationships to drive continued value.
• Develop and maintain customer success strategies and share best practices across commercial teams.
• Ensure alignment with Kerry’s alcoholic beverage strategy in LATAM, with a specific focus on beer brewing.
• Travel to client sites across LATAM at least 70% of the time to support implementation, relationship building, and technical collaboration.

Qualifications and skills

Qualifications

• Degree in Brewing Science, Fermentation Science, Food Science, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial brewing environment.
• Strong knowledge of brewing equipment, ingredients, and techniques.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and laboratory testing procedures.
• Fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is required.

Competencies

• Strong communication, strategic planning, and project management skills.
• Analytical and process-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working across multiple departments in a deadline-driven environment.
• Active team player, self-starter, and multitasker with the ability to quickly adjust priorities.
• Passion for craft beer and innovation.
• Skilled at developing and delivering compelling stories to clients and stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Certification from recognized brewing institutions (e.g., Cicerone, IBD).
• Experience with sustainable brewing practices.
• Knowledge of local and international beer styles.