Technical Development Manager - A1 Cake Mixes

Brenntag Group; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global distributor of chemicals and ingredients is seeking a Technical Development Manager to support the growth of sweet bakery mixes and drive innovation in the cake mix market. The role involves managing customer accounts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading product development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant technical experience in the bakery sector and a background in managing customers across various bakery environments. This position is remote based, covering the M4 corridor and requires occasional travel to customers and the Manchester Test Bakery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing customers in bakery environments.
• Proven track record in product development and project management.
• Ability to manage joint project teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of annual Budgets and Forecasts.
• Manage development of sweet bakery mixes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and food safety standards.

Skills

Technical experience in the bakery sector

Understanding of developing recipes in sweet bakery mixes

Management of recipe and technical specifications

Job description

**Privacy Preference Center:**Technical Development Manager - A1 Cake Mixes page is loaded## Technical Development Manager - A1 Cake Mixesremote type: Remotelocations: Field\_Home Based,United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100180**About The Role**To deliver annual EBITDA targets through the effective technical support & development of sweet bakery mixes and ingredients by delivering sustainable growth in target markets. Drive business development through technical supporting the growth of the existing and potential customer base and driving innovation in the cake mix marketLocation: M4 corridor, travel to include Manchester and Customers across the South. Home based.**Key Activities****Execution of business strategies that grow the business in its target markets resulting in increased EBITDA:*** Responsible for supporting the delivery of annual Budgets and quarterly and monthly Forecasts* Thorough understanding of the bakery market uses a wide range of tools/ techniques to effectively analyse the bakery market to develop appropriate business and customer plans**Development of the A1 Cake Mixes customer base through identifying opportunities to grow existing customer volume or development of new customer partnerships:*** Ongoing technical management and customer support in a designated customer account portfolio* Responsible for development of sweet bakery mixes within a designated customer account portfolio* Supporting the prospecting and identifying sweet bakery mix opportunities across targeted customers with industrial bakery, food manufacturers and foodservice channels* Management of new product development process across a designated customer portfolio from initial sample through to development of initial product sample at Manchester Test Bakery to line trial at customer site.**Delivery of value through the focused management of market and customer-based development projects and programmes whilst ensuring regulatory compliance*** Work within the technical and development function to ensure effective management of development priorities to drive value growth* Ensure all raw materials comply with regulatory, food safety and retailer policy and build a programme to ensure the achievement of targets (eg: salt/sodium)* Build detailed plans to ensure development projects/strategies are delivered effectively. Manage joint project teams including A1 Cake Mixes colleagues, suppliers and customers* Reporting of customer visits and trials to ensure wider team aware of development status across project portfolio.**Experience:*** Significant technical experience in the bakery sector.* Understanding of developing recipes in sweet bakery mixes and understanding of sweet bakery ingredients.* Previous experience in managing customers in bakery environment across Craft, Industrial, Food Manufacturers and Retail sectors.* Management of recipe and technical specifications in conjunction with Technical Department.* Management of projects through product development, production to launch dealing with relevant suppliers and customer teams. Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.## Brenntag TA TeamBrenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.For more information, please visit