Technical Services Manager

The Technical Service Manager take responsibility for the commercialization of our ingredients towards successful launches of our customers. Focusing on the key account customers of the region by building up strong relationship and technical knowledge. Close collaboration with developers and sales to bring the prototype into the market.

Responsibilities

• Actively support our commercial expansion strategy in Africa
  
• Customer advice on application & production technology
  
• On-site support during trial and first prodcution
  
• Consultant for our customers and sales team in relation to all technical questions
  
• Establish and develop long-term customer relationships
  
• Support the customer in terms of complaints and challenges
  
• Continuous alignment with and support to local sales team
  

The Candidate

• Degree in beverage/food technology or
  
• Professional experience as technical expert or as production consultant in the food and beverage industry
  
• Deep technical understanding and basic knowledge of business administration
  
• Excellent English skills required
  
• Ownership, enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
  
• Team spirit, strong communication and doer mentality
  
• Strong customer and service orientation and technology skills
  
• Structured and self-dependent working style
  
• Flexible and willingness to travel regularly within African continent