Job Description

Our client\'s mission revolves around promoting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle without compromising taste. Drawing upon their expertise in food technology, sustainability, and culinary arts, their innovative plant-based protein product is ideal for food services companies seeking to expand their plant-based offerings.

To help them expand in Asia-Pacific, they are on the lookout for a dynamic Industrial Sales Lead/Manager, a position that holds exciting potential to revolutionize the culinary world. In the initial phase, this role can potentially be combined with the position for suitably qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

The focus will be on engaging with food manufacturers using animal protein (eg makers of lasagna, gyoza, noodles, ready-to-eat meals) and offering them the opportunity to diversify their portfolio with non-animal-based products. Potential customers in SG and across Asia and the Middle East.

Leveraging your experience and extensive network, you will spearhead partnerships aimed at promoting their product as a transformative ingredient. The goal is to empower manufacturers to offer healthier and more sustainable versions of their core products, thereby extending their product range.

Performance Goals: Secure three substantial partnerships within the first year, driving the adoption of their dry ingredient and establishing it as a go-to ingredient in the industry.

Key Requirements

A solid understanding of existing food manufacturing processes and technologies so as to comprehend how their dry ingredients can be integrated as seamlessly as possible.

An extensive book of contacts within the food industry in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Deep passion for the food industry especially plant-based nutrition and sustainability.

Resourceful and hands-on attitude.

A proven track record in selling ingredients and semi-finished products to the food industry and OEMs.

Willing to travel.

Excellent communication skills and strong presentation. Being a good team player is a must.

Able to work independently, results-oriented with strong business acumen.

This position is open only to candidates who are currently eligible to work in Singapore.

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