Technical Expert at oterra

General SummaryThe Technical Expert plays a pivotal role in shaping Oterras commercial and innovation success. This highly impactful position serves as a strategic technical partner to key customers driving complex solution development enabling high-value sales opportunities and strengthening Oterras position as an industry leader. The Technical Expert will work at the intersection of R&D application science sales and innovation by translating customer needs into actionable solutions accelerating product adoption and influencing the future of Oterras portfolio.Principal Duties And Responsibilities Develop and maintain technical relationship with customers/partners to endure strong industry connections and solidify the companys position as a trusted advisor by identifying these customers core technical needs building strong relations and partner with the customer and the global organization collaboratively guiding the customer to the best solution for them and Oterra support new product development and conversion projects.Secure technical briefs to R&D/application teams on specific projects where no standard solution is available.Drive the commercialization of strategically important and complex sales projects with important customers securing cross functional collaboration with key stakeholders such as R&D application sourcing production product management marketing documentation regulatory and quality teamsCreate and execute project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements with emphasis on bringing immediate closure to open items and advancing the project. Identifies critical project success milestones barriers and decision points to meet customer timelines and secure sufficient reporting to the stakeholderProvide concept development leadership for major inspiration sessions to important customersBe a strong partner to the sales organization. Support the sales team and sales related activities in the region and support globally as well as if neededSupport/drive development of regionalized proactive sales tools and new technical / application tools for sales & customersIdentify business opportunities for NPD and customizations in the region and input to the global organization via strategy cycle or when applicableWork alongside global organization to think about future trends and ideas and work to implement these into the business. Take an active part of securing scaling of expertise together with the application team. Ensuring both cross-country and cross-divisional harmonization and standardization to improve customer satisfaction internal ability to educate people and reuse of data and developed sales toolsKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesMinimum a bachelors degree (or similar) ideally in the science field of chemistry food sciences engineering Min of 10 years of food industry experience.Strong interpersonal analytical and organizational skillsHigh drive and positive can-do-attitudeCommercial mindset strong interest in keeping up to date with market dynamics and trends identifying business opportunities for the organizationAbility to work in a local and global cross-functional environments requiring stakeholder management skills and capable of create trusting relationships Ability to travel up to 60% of working timeStrong communication skills in English both verbal and written Capable of creative conceptual thinking for developing inspiring sales toolsWorking ConditionsWorking environment is generally favorable and in an office setting Lighting temperature and noise levels are adequate. Generally sedentary work but may require standing and walking for up to 60% of work time. On-call work may be required.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk hear use hands to finger handle or touch objects keyboard and occasionally lift up to 10 lbs. Occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.What We Offer:Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical Dental and Vision Plans to support you and your family on your first day of employment401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savingsPaid Time Off Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid HolidaysPaid Parental Leave Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters mostEmployee Engagement Join our Engagement Team for fun events volunteer opportunities and ways to connect with colleagues across the company Key Skills Hr Executive Recruitment,Internship,AIX,Fleet,Information Technology Sales Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1