Technical Service Manager, Savory, Plant-based & Petfood

Sensient Technologies; Geesthacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a Technical Service Manager Specialty Applications & Lab Operations in Geesthacht to lead a team of technical experts and drive our next-generation product portfolio in collaboration with a global network. You will design trainings, support sales in customer engagements, and shape our strategy based on market insights across savory, processed foods and plant-based foods.

On-site role with strong cross-functional interaction.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Solid R&D experience with understanding of development, production, and application of food ingredients.
• Excellent English communication; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level product recommendations and technical support leveraging Sensient’s color portfolio.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive growth through technical expertise at customer events.
• Design and conduct technical seminars and trainings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to business strategy using market insights and customer needs (savory, processed foods, plant-based).
• Support national and international project teams to foster innovation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee application lab operations and ensure safety and lab organization.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

German language proficiency

Solution-oriented thinking

Team leadership

Willingness to travel

MS Office proficiency

CRM experience (Salesforce)

Education

University degree in Chemistry or Food Technology or related field

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce CRM

Job description

We arecurrently seeking a Technical Service Manager Specialty Applications & Lab Operationsto join ourteam in Geesthacht. In this key role you will manage a team of technical experts and collaborate with a global network of colleagues. You will drive the vision for our next-generation product portfolio, bringing innovative solutions to life for our customers.

What you'll do:

• Provide high-level product recommendations and technical support to our customers, leveraging Sensient’s extensive color portfolio to meet customer needs
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive business growth through technical expertise at customer presentations, product launches, prototyping, and application trials.
• Design and conduct technical seminars and trainings, presenting cutting-edge color concepts to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Take part in shaping our business strategy based on market insights and customer needs, with focus on savory, processed foods and plant-based alternatives
• Contribute your expertise to national and international project teams to foster innovation and cross-functional excellence
• Oversee application lab operations, manage lab space organization and ensure compliance with safety requirements, with the aim to protect and support our most valuable asset: our team

What you'll bring:

• A university degree in Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related field
• Solid professional experience in R&D, paired with a deep understanding of the development, production, and application of food ingredients
• Excellent communication skills in English,additional proficiency in German is a distinct advantage
• A solution-oriented, creative and strategic thinking mindset, with the ability to build, engage and inspire a high-performing and service-oriented team
• Flexibility and a passion for travel, as you will regularly visit trade fairs, industry exhibitions and support our customers on-site
• Strong MS Office skills; previous experience with Salesforce or similar CRM system is a plus

What you'll get:

• You will benefit from the high standards of the German chemical industry’s collective agreement (Chemietarif)
• Based onsite in Geesthacht (5 days/week) where teamwork and direct exchange are at the heart of what we do
• Genuine opportunities for professional advancement and long-term career development
• A comprehensive training program and effective integration process
• The chance to work for a world-renowned innovator in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.