Flavourist & Technical Sales Specialist

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Flavourist & Technical Sales Specialist, home counties, uk

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Client:

The People Co

Location:

home counties, uk, United Kingdom

Job Category:

–

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

9450fa9f6ef7

Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Company: This established company is a highly respected, innovative B2B business that delivers great-tasting products using the latest scientific techniques. Serving a wide range of international markets, they are passionate about healthy eating and high-quality ingredients.

The Role: The business seeks a highly talented flavourist to join their dynamic R&D and commercial team. This is a newly created hybrid position combining the creativity of a flavourist with the strategic focus of a sales professional. The successful candidate will be responsible for flavour creation to meet customer specifications and driving sales by providing technical expertise to business Food & Beverage clients. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in food science and flavour chemistry, paired with excellent communication skills, seeking a career in commercial sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and develop flavours or modify existing ones to meet customer briefs
• Collaborate with R&D, product development, and marketing teams to ensure flavours align with consumer preferences and brand objectives
• Utilize the latest flavour technologies, raw material innovations, and sensory evaluation techniques
• Act as the technical expert for the sales team
• Conduct customer briefings to understand needs and deliver tailored flavour solutions
• Lead product presentations and demonstrations for clients
• Stay updated on global flavour trends, consumer preferences, and competitor offerings to guide innovative product development

People Profile:

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields
• Considerable experience in flavour creation, including client-facing or technical sales roles
• Expertise in flavour formulation, raw material knowledge, sensory evaluation, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with flavour technologies such as spray drying, powder blending, and fermentation
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills with a proven ability to build and maintain client relationships

We regret we cannot offer visa sponsorship and can only consider candidates who hold the right to work in the UK.

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