Industrial Bakery Executive

Lesaffre; Fatih; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesaffre is seeking an Industrial Bakery Executive in Turkey, Marmara Bölgesi, Fatih. This role involves providing technical support and innovation for bakery products, as well as analyzing customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in food engineering and over 5 years in the bakery industry.

Responsibilities include planning product testing, conducting market analysis, and addressing customer quality complaints. Proficiency in English and ability to travel frequently are essential.

Experience in team management is preferred, and knowledge of Turkish language is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication in English (written and verbal).
• Adaptable to fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel frequently for field visits.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer needs and offer suitable technical solutions.
• Plan and monitor making and testing procedures for all product groups.
• Collaborate with the Baking Center team for product development.
• Conduct market and competitor product analysis.
• Plan customer visits, demos, trainings, and events.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Customer-oriented

Solution-focused

Team player

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food engineering

Job description

Company Description

At Lesaffre, we have been fermenting life for over 170 years. As a key global player in fermentation and biotechnology, our commitment goes beyond operational excellence — we are dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and ethical partnerships across our entire value chain. We are now looking for an Industrial Bakery Executive to join our team, who will not only provide technical support to our customers but also contribute to our innovation-driven product development and customer satisfaction strategy, in alignment with our commitment to quality, collaboration, and market excellence.

• Make a global impact: Join a company that supplies over 180 countries and is actively shaping a more sustainable food and health ecosystem.
• Work with purpose: Be part of an organization where procurement is a strategic function supporting innovation and responsibility.
• Grow in a global network: Collaborate with international procurement teams and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives beyond borders.
• Drive sustainability: Align your work with our team, promoting responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, and fair labor practices.
• Shape your future: Access ongoing development opportunities in a dynamic, people-centric culture.

Be part of something meaningful. Apply now and help us shape a better future — through smarter, more responsible purchasing.

Job Description

Your Mission

• Analyzing customer needs and offering the most suitable technical solutions.
• Planning, implementing and monitoring of the making and testing procedures for all bread/product groups.
• Collaborating with the Baking Center team to develop new products when current offerings do not meet expectations.
• Conducting market and competitor product analysis, reporting insights to relevant departments, and following up on necessary actions.
• Planning and executing customer visits, demos, trainings, and in-house events based on market needs.
• Performing regular field visits individually or with the sales team.
• Coordinating with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Quality) to support company targets.
• Addressing quality complaints in collaboration with the quality department.
• Closely monitoring market trends and innovations to propose proactive solutions.
• Meeting monthly and annual activity targets and reporting accordingly.
• To be in communication with the MEA region team and take actions in line with regional strategies.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in food engineering
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident, curious, and persuasive
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and verbal)
• Customer-oriented, solution-focused, and team player
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• No travel restrictions; open to frequent field visits
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Holds a valid driver’s license and actively drives
• Experience in team management
• Residing or willing to reside on the Anatolian side of Istanbul
• More than 5 years of experience in bakery industry
• Military service completed for male candidates

Additional Information

Please note that this role requires Turkish language.