Title:  *Senior Technical Service & Business Development (Savoury)

Job Summary

This hybrid role of Technical Service and Business development is a strategic driver, not only managing technical & application service operations but also leveraging technical expertise to support business expansion, client engagement, and revenue growth. It requires a combination of technical acumen, business insight, leadership, and strategic thinking, effectively bridging application know-how and innovation with market-driven business development.

General Responsibilities

• Support multiple functions (R&D/Markets) in savory flavours, including flavour selection & implementation, briefing to customers & Sales team.

• Understand formulation and processing of processed food applications (i.e. instant noodle, sauce, seasoning, meat & seafood…) for the best use of flavour application.

• Handle customer project briefs professionally and liaise with internal team to make sure on time and good quality of submissions and documentations.

• Upgrade and maintain flavour portfolio in line with new developments and technical criteria.

• Conduct sensory evaluations of existing and potential library flavours.

• Assist Sales/Marketing with customer presentations and product demos.

• Collaborate with Sales/Marketing to identify/assess new business opportunities based on awareness of industry and flavour trends.

• Collaborate with Sales team & join customer visit to accelerate new projects for flavour.

• Innovation and marketing driven for savory flavours, build annual marketing plan and roadshow plan to promote flavour concepts in alignment with sales team and clients.

• Work closely and collaborate with Clients to successfully apply flavour and enhance project win rate.

Functional Skills and Knowledge

Work experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar role, experience in savory flavor application is a must

• Understanding Flavour technology, flavor evaluation, effectively apply in new product development and business development

Functional skills and knowledge

• 4 years combining technical management and business development roles

• B2B commercial sense with technical/solution approach

• Working knowledge of food industry and flavor

• Knowledge and experience about savory flavor, food ingredients and additives

• Knowledge and experience in different food processing and applications

• Experience in technical sales or revenue-driven positions is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of sales cycles, client management, revenue planning, and market analysis

• Good at in English, both written and spoken.

Soft skills

• Communication/Interpersonal skills: ability to interact effectively with stakeholders

• Project Management: Ability to plan, execute, and deliver project

• Capability to interpret market data, assess technical solutions, and develop growth strategies.

• Being curious, a quick learner, thinker and doer

Education

• Bs. Food technology or related field with proven working experience

• Sensory evaluation