Technical Service Manager, Savory, Plant-based & Petfood

Sensient Technologies Careers; Heinrich-Jebens-Siedlung; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chemietarif collective agreement

Comprehensive training program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation seeks a Technical Service Manager for Specialty Applications & Lab Operations in Geesthacht. You will lead a team of technical experts, drive the next-generation product portfolio, and collaborate with a global network to deliver innovative color solutions.

In this role you’ll oversee the application lab, ensure safety, and partner with Sales/Marketing to grow business. Travel to trade fairs and customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemistry or Food Technology or related field.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German a plus.
• Ability to lead a high-performing, service-oriented team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level product recommendations and technical support leveraging Sensient’s color portfolio.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to drive growth through technical expertise at customer interactions.
• Design and conduct technical seminars and trainings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to national and international project teams to foster innovation.
• Oversee application lab operations and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

German language (advantage)

Education

Chemistry or Food Technology degree

Tools

Salesforce or 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.