We are looking for an Applications Manager to lead our clients’ flavour applications team in Trieste, Italy, with a key focus on creating beverage applications for Southern and Eastern European markets. Reporting to the Innovation Director Europe, this role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive R&D pipeline execution, fostering business growth through innovative customer solutions.
The ideal candidate will be an expert in beverage application development, with management experience, overseeing a flavours application team of three technologists with additional focus on dairy, bakery, and sports nutrition.
In this role, you will collaborate with the technical manager and innovation director to cultivate a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Your leadership will motivate, guide, and inspire teams across various departments, including account managers, marketing, and category managers, driving growth for the European beverage business.
This is an on-site role, where you will work on day-to-day beverage customer projects.
Qualifications:
Degree qualified in a food science related field.
Extensive experience in beverage product development and 3+ years’ experience in leading a team.
Ability to lead, develop and build motivated skilled team of professionals.
Experience with the use of flavours.
Excellent track record in developing a broad set of relationships in all functional areas.
Team focused.
Fluent English speaker with work clearance for the EU/Italy.
What Our Client Offers:
Salary EUR up to €70,000 / Annual
Annual performance bonus
Other Associated benefits
An idyllic work place in Northeast Italy
We invite qualified candidates to apply for this role directly via this website or email to applicant@peak-recruit.com.
Please note only shortlisted candidates with the required qualifications will be contacted.
Peak Recruitment acts an employment agency for permanent roles within the food and agriculture industries globally.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
