Job Title: Food Innovator
About Us:
The company has a strong presence in Sydney and across Australia and Southeast Asia, with headquarters in Sydney.
This is a permanent, full-time position with the option to work from home or at an office space in Western Sydney.
The role requires regular travel to partner sites, so owning a car is necessary for the position.
The successful candidate will report directly to the National Sales and Marketing Manager.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Research market trends on social media platforms to develop innovative solutions for partners.
* Trial recipe formulations at kitchen scale.
* Travel to partner sites to present on projects.
* Carry out new product development trials at partner sites.
* Organize couriers for the collection and delivery of samples.
* Assist the National Sales and Marketing Manager with partner sales support.
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Requirements:
* Qualifications in Food Science or experience working as a Chef.
* Previous experience working in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company highly desirable.
* Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
* Own car required for the role.
* Passion for working with food.
* Creative thinking to bring new innovative ideas to the market.
* Technical ability to understand partners' quality management systems.
* Self-motivated individual who can work independently.
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Culture & Benefits:
* Work-from-home flexibility.
* Bring creative new ideas to the food and beverage market.
* Opportunities to travel domestically and internationally.
* Attend food shows.