Sales & Technical Application Specialist (Food Safety & Livestock Health)

Manila Recruitment; Cebu City; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Sales & Technical Applications Specialist to drive business growth in food safety. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in technical sales, possess a relevant Bachelor's degree, and be comfortable with extensive travel across Asia. This role includes conducting demos and training, managing the sales cycle, and supporting customer operations, requiring strong communication skills and technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in technical sales or support.
• Strong aptitude for science, engineering, and technical equipment operation.
• Complete proficiency in English (written & spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Conduct product demos and training in processing facilities.
• Support after-sales service and technical troubleshooting.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Microbiology knowledge

Technical equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

Company Profile

Our client is a trusted leader in food safety and animal health solutions, helping food processors and farmers protect their operations from harmful pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli. Since 2014, our client has specialized in the development of natural bacteriophage technologies approved by USDA and FDA that effectively reduce pathogenic bacteria loads below detectable levels. Their phage-based solutions provide a highly targeted and sustainable approach to pathogen control without compromising product quality, offering a viable alternative to antibiotics and harmful chemicals.

Our client delivers custom antimicrobial solutions tailored to each facility’s unique challenges. Their team works closely with clients to assess risks, develop effective controls, and implement long-term systems for food safety and compliance. Whether the focus is on controlling Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli, our client provides the expertise and innovative solutions needed to reduce risk and enhance livestock, farm, and food safety outcomes without disrupting operations.

This is a great opportunity for a Sales and Technical Applications Specialist to join a globally growing company, gaining comprehensive training and international while supporting food safety and animal health solutions across Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

Job Overview

We are looking for a results-driven Sales & Technical Applications Specialist to drive business growth across Asian and Middle markets. This role combines technical field support, sales, customer success, and product education, ensuring customers receive expert guidance and training on specialized equipment and solutions.

The position reports directly to the Business Development Director and requires a hands‑on approach in both customer-facing activities and technical support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage sales cycle from prospecting to closing, and post-installation customer support
• Conduct product demos and training in processing facilities and farm environments
• Install and configure SK8 equipment at food processing sites, farms, and produce operations
• Train customer operators on proper equipment usage and maintenance
• Support after-sales service and technical troubleshooting
• Build strong client relationships in the food manufacturing, poultry, livestock, and produce sectors
• Coordinate with Business Development Director and PH Country Director
• Attend company training and events in Canada as required
• Flexible schedule to accommodate customer visits and occasional weekend support

• Minimum 5 years experience in a technical sales or technical sales support capacity with most recent year in a leadership role, ideally in one of the below fields:

• Food processing / food manufacturing
• Animal feed / livestock / agriculture
• Food safety or biotechnology sectors

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, agricultural, or technical field (Animal Health, Food Science, Agriculture, Microbiology, Biology, Engineering)
• Basic understanding of microbiology and scientific principles
• Strong aptitude for science, engineering, and technical equipment operation
• Outstanding communication skills required for relationship building.
• Complete proficiency in the use of the English language (written & spoken)
• Valid passport and willingness to travel extensively across Asia & Middle East for up to 3 weeks at a time.
• Willing to provide academic transcript
• Comfortable working on-site at farms and food production facilities
• Occasional travel to SK8 headquarters in Ontario, Canada

Nice to Have:

• Biotech or food safety industry experience
• Fluent in a second language either Spanish and/or Mandarin.
• Aptitude in installing or servicing production equipment (McGiver)
• Knowledge of food processing or animal health systems

Work Environment

• The role is for work from home set up but candidate must be willing to do field work and travel with flexible hours
• Must be willing to work occasional weekends to support customer operations

Job Type: Direct

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Remote & Field Work (Targeted Market around Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia)

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Philippine time

Industry: Food Safety and Livestock Health (Biotechnology)