Senior Food Technologist - Techno Commercial

Alter Foods Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food product company in Mumbai is seeking a Food Technologist with a strong techno-commercial mindset. The role focuses on B2B client interactions to understand their requirements and develop customized food products. Key responsibilities include maintaining client relationships, collaborating with internal teams for product design, and ensuring quality and feasibility based on food technology principles. The ideal candidate should hold a degree/diploma in Food Technology and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food preservation, microbiology, ingredients, and processing basics.
• Ability to balance technical feasibility with commercial requirements.

Responsibilities

• Meet and interact with B2B clients to understand product needs.
• Develop customised food products aligned with client requirements.
• Ensure product quality, safety, and feasibility based on food technology principles.

Skills

Communication skills

Client handling

Creative mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Degree/diploma in Food Technology or related field

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Food Technologist with a strong techno‑commercial mindset. The role involves meeting B2B clients, understanding their requirements, and developing customised food products and curated hampers for brand launches, employee kits, and festive gifting.

Company

Alter Foods Private Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and interact with B2B clients to understand product, budget, and customisation needs.
• Develop customised food products and curated hampers aligned with client requirements.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure seamless project execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design solutions across healthy snacks, instant beverages, dry fruits, and nuts.
• Ensure product quality, safety, and feasibility based on food technology principles.

Basic Requirements

• Degree/diploma in Food Technology or related field.
• Strong understanding of food fundamentals: food preservation, microbiology, ingredients, and processing basics.
• Ability to balance technical feasibility with commercial requirements.
• Excellent communication and client‑handling skills.
• Creative mindset with problem‑solving approach.