Technical Development Manager Nutrition

Brenntag•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Development Manager (TDM) will be primarily responsible for developing and growing the markets for sensory components, such as sweet and 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, beverages, baked goods, dairy, confectionary, and plant-based meats.

Requirements

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
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 beverage, dairy, bakery, and prepared foods industries
Extensive hands-on experience with the application of flavors and colors in a variety of food products
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
Functional knowledge of word processors, database software, sales tools, spreadsheets, presentation modules

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
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