Description:
Minimum requirements for the role:Tertiary qualification in food sciences or food technology or related is preferred.
Previous experience and knowledge regarding baking ingredients as well as a good understanding of enzymes and the use of enzymes in baking and milling processes is pref.
Previous experience having worked within the baking or milling or food ingredient industry is essential for the role.
Export experience is preferred but not essential for the role.
The company is keen to train someone into a key account manager role who has had good laboratory experience and who has good communication and people skills.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Providing scientific consultation on milling and bakery ingredients to African clients.
Servicing clients (wheat mills) in Sub Saharan African countries.
Developing strong relationships within the milling industry amongst the
different countries serviced.
Responsible for application services, technical assistance, development of new recipes and process optimization.
Promoting companies milling and bakery ingredients.
Managing key accounts.
Managing the sales growth of functional bakery ingredients (enzymes and emulsifiers) to the food industry.
Preparing sales forecasts, budgets and pricing on an annual basis.
Working on product development projects for major milling companies and food manufacturers.
Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.
15 Jun 2022;
from:
gumtree.co.za