Applications Manager

Summary

An Applications Manager specializing in spreads and industrial margarines is sought by global business.  Role is based in Netherlands.

Job Description

The client is an innovative manufacturer of vegetable fats and oils for the global food industry, and a key supplier to leading food manufacturers in areas like confectionery, bakery, frying and culinary products. With headquarters in the Amsterdam area, its state-of-the-art manufacturing sites are located in Holland, the USA, Canada and Far East.

Position

• Responsible for technological support at customers (presentations, demonstrations, trouble shooting)
• Initiating, supporting and realising application projects with international customers
• Advising customers on new developments and improvement of existing products
• Developing new applications in close cooperation with partners
• Identifying customer needs and business opportunities and translating these into commercial feasible concepts
• Working closely with colleagues of Sales, Marketing, R&D, QA & Operations
• Reporting to the Head of Applications Europe.

Profile

• BSc or MSc degree in Food Technology, Chemical Technology or similar
• Sound work experience in a position as Technical Account Manager, Senior Product Technologist or similar
• Relevant and significant technological knowledge of margarine production
• Comfortable working in an international organization and willing to travel throughout Europe
• Good communication and presentation skills, fluent in English

The role would suit a self starter who is customer focused and fun to work with – applications should state current salary/package details.  CVs welcome straightaway.

Ref SJG8158