Technical Service Manager Food & Beverages Southern Africa

ADM; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in the food and beverage industry is seeking a Technical Service Manager based in Johannesburg. The role focuses on providing technical support and solutions to customers, driving growth across Southern Africa. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in food technology and extensive experience in the industry, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to build effective customer relationships. This position offers excellent career opportunities along with an attractive compensation package.

Benefits

Challenging tasks and responsibilities.

Informal company atmosphere.

Excellent career opportunities.

Attractive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Degree in food technology or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience in sales support within the beverage and food industry.
• Deep technical understanding and business administration knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial expansion strategy in Africa.
• Provide customer advice on application and production technology.
• Monitor market and identify potential.
• Establish long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Technical support

Customer solutions

Communication

Presentation skills

Team spirit

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in food technology

Job description

The Technical Service Manager is responsible for providing technical support with a strong focus on customer solutions that contribute to business growth in the Southern Africa region. This includes working with key accounts, retail brand customers, and regular beverages and food customers, while also identifying opportunities for cross-selling across the full ADM product portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The main duties of this role will include :
• Actively support our commercial expansion strategy in Africa
• Customer advice on application & production technology
• Professional support during trial and first fillings for our customers on-site
• Consultant for our customers and sales team in relation to all technical questions
• Establish and develop long-term customer relationships monitoring the market and identify market potential
• Consulting for project coordination and process design
• Continuous alignment with and support to local sales team

THE CANDIDATE :

• Degree in food technology or comparable work experience
• Professional experience in technical sales support or as production technology consultant in beverage and food industry
• Deep technical understanding and basic knowledge of business administration
• Enthusiasm, initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Team spirit and strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong customer and service orientation and technology skills
• Structured and self-dependent working style
• Flexible and willingness to travel regularly within Southern African region

ON OFFER

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility
• An informal company atmosphere and great scope for developing your own ideas
• Excellent career opportunities in a global company of the food and beverage industry
• An attractive remuneration package and additional company benefits

IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

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