R&D Food Technologist

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR); Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency specializing in food and beverage is seeking an R&D Food Technologist to handle product formulation and new product development protocols. Candidates should have experience with meat and seafood, and food service experience is necessary. The role requires strong negotiation and communication skills while working in the Food and Beverage Manufacturing industry. This full-time position promotes a culture of growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in product formulation and specification creation.
• Ability to influence decision-makers and negotiate pricing.
• Regular communication regarding account progress.

Responsibilities

• Pre-screen leads and send requests to product managers.
• Develop solutions and reassess existing accounts.
• Visit accounts regularly to meet budgeted volumes.

Skills

Product formulation

Negotiation skills

Communication

Sales skills

Education

Experience with meat and seafood

Food service experience

Job description

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R&D Food Technologist will be responsible for product formulation, product specification creation, prototype creation, and formula mediation (initiating New Product Development protocol).

Key Activities

• Pre-screen leads and send requests to product managers.
• Help them develop solutions.
• Existing accounts will be reassigned to the recruit.

Preferred Skills

• Visit accounts as often as required to ensure budgeted volumes are met monthly.
• Influence decision-makers, negotiate prices based on the product manager’s guidelines, and close the sale.
• Communicate regularly the progress of each target account.

Educations & Experience

• Must have experience working with meat, seafood.
• Must have food service experience.

Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.

TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest and appreciate the time and effort involved; however, due to the large volume of resumes received only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please attach your resume to your application.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research and Science

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Beverage Manufacturing