Technical Development Manager Savory West

Brenntag; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance and 401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag is seeking a Technical Development Manager to develop and grow markets for sensory components, including savory flavors, aroma, and natural color, across North American food applications. The role emphasizes collaboration with producers, product and category managers, and field teams to drive technical sales and product commercialization.

Located on the West Coast, the TDM will travel up to 50% regionally, engage with R&D and customers, and translate technical attributes into

Qualifications

• BS or MS in food science required
• 10+ years in food product development or technical sales
• Understanding of savory and dairy unit operations and processes
• Hands-on experience with flavors and colors in foods
• Aware of North American regulatory landscape in food products
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Learn partner product portfolios and technical attributes for applications in food products
• Identify and strategize entry into target accounts in assigned geographies
• Visit accounts with sales team weekly and interface with R&D to define needs
• Recommend optimal solutions to customers and collaborate with application teams to accelerate projects
• Ensure successful commercialization of products within scope and train field teams as needed
• Attend internal trainings to expand product and industry knowledge

Skills

Self-motivated

Strategic thinker

Strong communication

Team player

Public speaking / presentations

Education

BS or MS in food science

Tools

Word processors

Database software

Sales tools

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

Your Role

Technical Development Manager (TDM) will be primarily responsible for developing and growing the markets for the sensory components, such as savory flavors, aroma, and natural color, in addition to our full line of functional ingredients in the North American food industry. The primary categories of focus include, but not limited to dairy, meat, plant based dairy and meat, prepared meals, soups, sauces and dressings.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Work with Brenntag’s strategic producer partners to learn their product portfolio, and understand the key technical attributes as it relates to their applications in food products
• Work with product and category managers, to identify and strategize entry into the potential target accounts in the geographies assigned
• Visit the accounts with the sales team weekly, and engage with customer’s R&D to define customer’s needs at the technical level
• Engage with producer partners and suggest best solutions to the customer
• Engage with the application team to accelerate customer projects, as needed
• Follow up with the customers to ensure successful commercialization of the products in scope
• Attend product trainings and extend training to the field account managers in their assigned regions as necessary

Other Functions/Responsibilities:

• Conduct all functions of business with safety as the top priority
• Work with Management on organizational priorities, goals, and objectives
• Participate in all periodic team meetings and communicates activities for action/follow-up/execution as necessary
• Attend internal and external training sessions for continued development of product and industry knowledge

Additional Required Skills/Abilities:

• Self-motivated and task oriented
• Logical, critical thinker with an inquisitive and strategic mind
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Team player with collaborative and engaging work style
• Able to present ideas and solution concepts to colleagues, customers, as well as large industry audiences

Minimum qualifications:

• BS or MS in food science.
• Min 10 years’ experience in food product development and or technical sales
• Understanding of unit operations and unit processes in the savory and dairy industries
• Extensive hands‑on experience with the application of flavors and colors in a variety of food products

Additional Essential Attributes

• Well versed with current market trends and key players in the food industry
• Aware of the regulatory landscape as it related to food products in North America
• Deep understanding of functional ingredient distribution in the food industry

Computer Skills:

• Functional knowledge of word processors, database software, sales tools, spreadsheets, presentation modules

Travel:

• Requires up to 50% regional travel, as needed

Location:

• Located on the West Coast

Our Offer

• We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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