Overview
IIF Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Join to apply for the Senior Application Specialist role at IFF . The Senior Application Specialist is based in Cape Town, South Africa in an onsite capacity within the Food Ingredients Business Unit, focused on creating solutions that deliver improved nutritional profiles, exceptional taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency for global food and beverage manufacturers.
Responsibilities
- Build strong technical partnerships with key customers, conducting trials and presenting innovative concepts.
- Develop and deliver compelling product and ingredient presentations to customers.
- Identify new business opportunities while defending existing accounts.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and other functions to ensure seamless project execution.
- Lead technical strategy initiatives and contribute to global innovation programs.
- Design and optimize finished product formulations to meet industrial standards and client requirements.
- Mentor and train junior team members and technical / commercial staff.
- Investigate and resolve technical challenges related to raw materials, prototypes, and scale-up processes.
- Maintain a safe, organized lab environment while documenting activities and reporting progress.
What Makes You The Right Fit
Degree in Food Science, Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field10+ years of experience in the food, pharmaceutical, ingredient, or flavor industry, with a strong baking backgroundAt least 5 years of expertise in the relevant application area and experience leading cross-functional teamsStrong problem-solving skills, creativity, and ability to work independently on high-value projectsHow would you stand out?
Willingness to travel locally and across the African subcontinent as neededComfort working in a lab environment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity while remaining self-driven and highly motivatedWhy Choose Us
Join a global leader in food innovation and ingredient solutionsInfluence product development and contribute to market-shaping innovationsEngage in impactful projects with real-world applicationsAccess opportunities for learning, career advancement, and personal growthEnjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-beingWe are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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