Pastry Technical Business Development Manager

MVC Resources; Puchong; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Malaysia is seeking a Pastry Technical Business Development Manager in Puchong to bridge culinary expertise with commercial strategy. The role combines direct business development and account ownership with hands-on pastry consultations, recipe development, and product demonstrations.

You will develop new business with bakery and BIS segments, convert leads into active accounts, and support the sales team with technical guidance, menu design, and ingredient applications.

Qualifications

• Business Development & Account Management: Actively hunt and develop new business opportunities, owning key BIS accounts.
• Pastry Technical Consultation: Provide specialized technical advice and culinary solutions to support the Food Service sales team.
• Product Demonstrations: Plan and execute high-impact demonstrations to showcase raw material performance and application techniques.
• Recipe & Application Development: Conceptualize and craft innovative recipes and tailored product applications.
• Customer Conversion & Pipeline Growth: Partner with sales teams to convert leads into active accounts.
• Commercial Drive: Hunter mindset with target-driven orientation.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on pastry arts and bakery applications.
• Client Engagement: Present to chefs, purchasing managers, and key stakeholders.
• Commercial Acumen: Align culinary artistry with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Business Development & Account Management: Actively hunt and develop new business opportunities, owning key BIS accounts.
• Pastry Technical Consultation: Provide specialized technical advice and culinary solutions to support the Sales team.
• Product Demonstrations: Plan and execute product demonstrations to showcase advantages.
• Recipe & Application Development: Create innovative recipes and tailored product applications.
• Customer Conversion & Pipeline Growth: Work with internal teams to convert leads into active accounts.
• Client Engagement: Present to chefs, procurement managers, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Business Development

Account Management

Pastry Arts

Product Demonstrations

Recipe Development

Client Presentations

Commercial Acumen

Food Service Consulting

Job description

Pastry Technical Business Development Manager

Puchong, Malaysia | Posted on 09/22/2026

POSITION OVERVIEW A premier food service and fine food distributor is seeking a dynamic Pastry Technical & Business Development Manager. This dual-function role bridges technical culinary expertise with commercial strategy—combining direct business development and account ownership with hands-on pastry consultations, recipe development, and product demonstrations to drive market growth across the food service sector.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Account Management: Actively hunt and develop new business opportunities, maintaining direct ownership of key accounts within the Bakery, Ingredients & Specialty (BIS) segment.

Pastry Technical Consultation: Serve as the primary technical subject matter expert, providing specialized technical advice and culinary solutions to support the Food Service sales team and client base.

Product Demonstrations: Plan and execute high-impact product demonstrations to showcase raw material performance, application techniques, and product advantages to prospective and existing clients.

Recipe & Application Development: Conceptualize and craft innovative recipes and tailored product applications to support customer menu design and drive ingredient adoption.

Customer Conversion & Pipeline Growth: Partner closely with internal sales teams to convert leads into active accounts, expanding market presence across new and existing customer portfolios.

REQUIREMENTS & PERSONAL TRAITS

Commercial Drive: Strong "hunter" mindset with a target-driven orientation and a proven ability to convert sales opportunities.

Technical Expertise: Hands-on professional background in pastry arts, bakery applications, and technical food service consulting.

Client Engagement: Excellent presentation, communication, and demonstration skills to engage chefs, purchasing managers, and key food service stakeholders.

Commercial Acumen: Ability to align culinary artistry with commercial goals to solve customer challenges and increase product usage.