Application Specialist - Bakery

ABOUT THE COMPANY

helping bakers all over the wolrd

JOB SUMMARY

What we expect from youBachelor’s degree in food science or related field.5 years hands-on experience in the industrial bakery sectorYou have a passion for food and a strong drive to ‘do the right thing’ for the planet and future generations.Thorough understanding of the patisserie automation process, analytical techniques and NPD processes, and the use of ingredients to create and improve healthy and delicious productsUnderstands functionality of ingredients, additives and basic food chemistryComputer skills and ability to use professional tools (CRM), spreadsheets, and presentation softwareGood knowledge on process & equipment and finished goodsCustomer oriented, with strong sense for business developmentAbility to translate creative concepts into inspirational finished goods within the framework of an industrial production environmentAnalytical skills and problem-solving attitudeStrong written and verbal communication skills, able to inspire customersInterdependent team player: respect others, helpful, open minded, dynamic and modest.Proven planning and organization skills with good attention to detailFlexibility to travelResponsibilitiesSupporting industrial bakeries/patisseries with high-end technical adviceSeek solutions to customers’ needs and help them in the implementation of products and concepts.Creating strong and long-term partnerships with the assigned accounts.Supporting R&D Director for research and new product developments.Working with customers to understand their needs and co-create tailored solutions.Leading projects to deploy existing and new products at our customers’ production facilities.Translate the Puratos group guidelines for NPDs towards the Kenya market and support the introduction of new products through test baking, samples & trainings.Identifying and managing new business opportunities and risks to existing portfolios, to support the business development team in reaching their sales targets.Operating in a cross-functional team with our local Technical, Marketing and Sales colleagues, or alongside the international and diverse global network of Puratos. Use collaborative working tools and data analyticsMaintain baking & ingredients knowledge of current and up-and-coming trends, as well as a thorough understanding of all Puratos products.Build strong and long-term relationships at customers, as well as develop and maintain a network of ingredient and equipment experts in Puratos and externally.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Stock and inventory management, Cakes, pastries and confectionary, Hygiene standards (food production), Food and beverage, Product knowledge

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree