Global Technical Manager - Key Accounts

Ingredion Germany GmbH; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Global Technical Development Manager to lead innovative projects in the food sector. This role involves managing EMEA lab trials, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, and driving product innovation while ensuring commercial success. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in NPD, a solid understanding of food processes, and possess excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact within a collaborative environment, where your strategic insights will shape the future of food innovation. If you are passionate about advancing food technology and thrive in dynamic settings, this role is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Relocation Available

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of NPD/innovation experience in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food processes and ingredient functionality.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage EMEA lab and pilot trials for customer projects.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans and innovation roadmaps.

Kenntnisse

NPD/Innovation Experience

Food Processes Knowledge

Project Management Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork and Influencing Skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Food Science

Jobbeschreibung

The Global Technical Development Manager, Key Account, represents Ingredion at multiple levels of the customer’s organization and provides technical support, including on-site visits. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating technical activities among the account technical team and identifying and advancing the commercialization of new products.

Core Responsibilities:

EMEA Specific Responsibilities

• Lead and manage EMEA lab and pilot trials to support customer projects, innovation days, visits, technical and NPD workshops.
• Co-lead monthly internal EMEA calls with Global Key Account Sales Directors to drive project pipeline, document success stories, and share initiatives.

Global and Regional Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver key global and regional projects within agreed timeframes.
• Build strong relationships at multiple levels with internal and customer technical and innovation teams; develop networks to facilitate rapid solution delivery.
• Lead regular calls with customer global R&D leads to align initiatives and promote innovation.
• Co-lead quarterly global calls with the Global Key Account Sales Director to advance project pipeline and share successes.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans and innovation roadmaps in collaboration with sales and technical teams.
• Report on technical activities to stakeholders.
• Manage legal, regulatory, and quality interactions at various levels within Ingredion and with the account.
• Identify unmet and future needs of the account brands and communicate these insights to support innovation funnel development.
• Introduce and position new technologies; manage the innovation pipeline aligned with the account's commercial agreements.
• Protect intellectual property and maintain confidential records of technical work and key meetings.
• Provide technical leadership and training to the global technical account team.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Food Science or related science discipline.
• 10+ years of NPD/innovation experience in the food industry (FMCG/B2C) or food ingredients (B2B).
• Successful project delivery in product innovation and customer support.
• Strong knowledge of food processes, ingredient functionality, and interactions.
• Solid business acumen and drive for commercial success.
• Effective communication skills with senior management.
• Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Networking, teamwork, and influencing skills.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel regionally up to 30% and internationally occasionally.

Desired Skills:

• Savoury or culinary category knowledge.

Required Behaviors and Skills:

• Strategic thinking and translating strategy into actionable plans.
• Customer understanding to ensure responsiveness.
• Ability to manage matrix organizations and achieve objectives.
• Leadership and collaboration to deliver innovative solutions.

Relocation: Available.