Cheese Application Scientist

IFF is a global leader within solutions for the dairy industry.
This position offers an exciting role with potential for professional and personal development within the EMEA Cheese Application team, belonging to the IFF Health & Bioscience division.
The Cheese Application Specialist is an experienced technical professional who provides support to customers in close collaboration with our sales organization. He / She manages the technical relationship with specific customers in support of growing the business and developing a robust pipeline of opportunities for cultures & dairy enzymes.
In this position, he/ she works closely with R&D and marketing by providing voice of customer relative to product performances and expectations of product attributes. He / She will be part of internal projects to develop new culture & dairy enzyme solutions for cheese.
The position can be based at one of the following sites:
Leiden, Netherlands
Brabrand, Denmark
Niebüll, Germany

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers and distributors to understand their needs and challenges and provide technical support and guidance on the use of IFF cultures and enzymes in cheese production.
• Conduct trials, demonstrations, and trainings at customer sites or IFF facilities, and evaluate the performance and quality of cheese products.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to customers and distributors on how to optimize their cheese processes and formulations and troubleshoot any issues or complaints.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers in the cheese industry, and position IFF as a trusted partner and solution provider.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical experts, such as R&D, sales, marketing, and regulatory, to share knowledge, best practices, and insights on the cheese market and applications.
• Monitor and communicate market trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and new opportunities for IFF products and solutions in the cheese segment.
• Participate in trade shows, seminars, webinars, and other events to promote IFF's cheese capabilities and offerings.
• Travel throughout Italy and occasionally to other locations in Europe to visit customers and distributors, and support IFF's cheese business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in food science, dairy science, biotechnology, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in the cheese industry and application, with knowledge of cheese production processes, formulations, ingredients, and quality parameters.
• Expertise in the use of cultures and enzymes in cheese production, and familiarity with IFF's portfolio of dairy solutions.
• Strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and customer satisfaction.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written in English
• German speaking skills would be a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and customer-oriented mindset.
• Ability to travel up to 30-40% of the time and adapt to different cultures and environments.

We 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 the 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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