Food & Beverage Sector Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead and implement technological initiatives for GSA, regional, and local clients, including audits, migrations, commissioning, and Total Cost of Ownership/Value Advantage analyses.

• Collaborate with local sales management to drive commercial success.

• Introduce and oversee innovations, product transitions, and new technologies to enhance NPI and NTW sales.

• Provide technical training to customers, Technical Account Managers, and sales teams.

• Serve as the technical authority for Sales, Engineering, and Laboratory departments.

• Address high-pressure production challenges in Food & Beverage operations.

• Conduct market and competitor assessments, customer segmentation, and identify white spaces.

• Establish relationships with regulatory authorities, control bodies, and industry associations to ensure compliance.

• Implement the KBS catalogue to deliver consistent and differentiated Knowledge-Based Solutions.

• Impact operational efficiency, food safety, commercial growth, and strategic decisions across Benelux, UKI, and Scandinavia.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical processing, food processing, microbiology, or a related field (University of Applied Sciences / Professional Bachelor).

• Proven experience in the Food & Beverage sector with strong technical credibility.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects in complex, multi-stakeholder settings.

• Strong analytical skills with the capability to understand and enhance customer processes.

• Excellent communication skills across operators, site management, and procurement.

• High resilience, flexibility, and readiness to work in demanding production environments characterized by heat/cold, humidity, noise, and chemicals.

• Proficient in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.

• Digital proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize effectively, and operate with professional authority.

• Willingness and capability to travel 60–80% across the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, and Nordics.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.