Energetic and ambitious Bachelor of Food Science & Technology graduate offering a desirable combination of enthusiasm and professional wisdom gained over 20 years in the Food Industry both locally and internationally. Experienced in Sales Management, Quality Management, Production Management, Research & Development. Skilled in Negotiations and Customer Service (B2B). I enjoy setting goals for myself and I make sure i achieve them.This is done on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis.Specialties:• Technical Application Manager & Technical Specialist Development - Food & Beverage Ingredients• Product Concepts & Prototype Development (Fast Moving Consumables Goods -FMCG products)• Production/Manufacturing - production trials and up-scaling of formulas from Development recipes to factory production recipes• Focused on a Superior Customer Experience • Technical Sales • Local and Regional Key Account Management • Strategic Sales & Marketing Planning • Communications and Negotiations • Team Leadership • Profit Building and Sales Growth • Identifies and pursues new business opportunities • Client Relations Management - focus on technical demands- focus on market growth- focus on commercial satisfaction • Working with Key Decision Makers • Presentations that close sales- HORECA Industry experience (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering)
Listed skills include Solution Selling, Team Building, Confectionery, Key Account Management, and 45 others.