BAKERY TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Main responsibilities : 
 

• Providing technical support to customer requirements in line with the Lesaffre UK & Ireland commercial strategy through bakery process advice and assisting in customer NPD and EPD projects 

• Development of tailor-made products and carrying out baking tests  

• Participation in trade fairs and customer events 

• To train fully and lead/support technical training for internal colleagues and external partners/customers for the Lesaffre expertise in bakery processes, yeasts, sourdough, ingredients and mixes. 

• Staying up to date on market trends, movements: customers, competition, products 

• University degree in food technology or a background in the baking industry 

• Extensive proven baking experience and/or experience on industrial lines. 

• Proven knowledge of the sector, products, raw materials and processes 

• Customer-oriented, high level of commitment, confident and convincing 

• Ability to organise, prioritise, be proactive, react, and manage issues effectively.  

• Ability to work in a team, and collaborate with other departments within the company and in the Group. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Willing to travel 

• Has advanced level MS Office (Word, Excel and power point)