Technical Service Manager - Istanbul office

Are you ready for a new stage in your career in one of the biggest companies in Agri and Food Business? Looking to make a difference in one of the most stable industries at the time being - you probably have heard about our local brands Salat and Komili? How about applying for our Technical Service Manager role?

Read the vacancy below and please submit your application in English!

What you will be doing as a Technical Service Manager 

Responsible for providing technical services to support Bunge business in Asia (especially Turkiye, Eastern Europe, CIS and GCC countries), identifying new business opportunities and adding value to current business relations.

This should be completed through the following activities:

Business relationships

• Lead and build business relationships and networks with the key customers stakeholders, such as Technical and Quality teams to develop deep understanding of our customers’ innovation pipelines and strategy, product lines, quality requirements, production capabilities/limitations, business strategy, and market trends of focus.
• Identify opportunities to grow the customer base with the commercial teams in the value-added product space.
• Provide and gather technical or analytical information on products, assist in solving customer related problems/technical issues, request for information, conduct/assist with customer trials, process improvements, reformulation of current products, presentations, training and identifying new customer solution opportunities. 

Technical Expertise

• Provide technical advice to the business on potential projects / product development and technical support across the various fats and oils related applications areas.
• Deliver presentations and training on a variety of topics, coordinate and conduct workshop activities, training programs as well as private sessions for the customers in the Creative Studio, on site or virtually.
• As a technical leader deliver presentations and/or represent the company at conferences, authorities, expert groups, advisory boards and interest groups.
• Coordinate and conduct workshop activities, training programs as well as private sessions for the customers in the Creative Studio, on site or virtually.
• Manage, lead, supervise and provide guidance and coaching to direct reports to deliver business results. Coordinate team resources and responsibilities effectively and efficiently.

Tracking Customer Insights

• Seek and track customer feedback and insights to help ensure new product development efforts are aligned with marketplace needs. 
• Independently monitor customer trends, keep track of competitor capabilities, and recommend new product development projects to help maintain Bunge’s competitive edge. 
•  Conscientiously maintain customer visit reports to share key insights with the broader Bunge team and contribute to Account plans.
• Continually develop current knowledge in B2B/B2C markets, oils and fats processing, food safety, nutrition, quality analysis and application.

What do we expect from our future colleague

• 8-10 years working in the edible oil industry, Food Ingredients, Confectionery/Bakery/Frying or Restaurant industries in Product Development or Technical Services type roles, particularly those involving customer facing experience.
• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Biology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology or equivalent.
• Development or Technical Services type roles, particularly those involving customer facing experience; 4 years in a leadership position would be preferred
• Strong knowledge or working experience in edible oil manufacturing and applications in the food industry. 
• Good interpersonal skills, confidence and ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with both internal and external customers.
• Problem solving, organization, planning, time management skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Travel to visit customers and represent the company at industry events (up to 50% of the time).

What can you expect from Bunge

• A competitive salary and great benefits package
• Work within an international and expert team
• The freedom to supply in an impactful way to the business

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

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