Junior R&D Account Executive

The purpose of the role

 As a Junior R&D Account Executive, you will manage the customer relationship with Griffith Foods to create partnerships with relevant customer stakeholders and drive culinary innovation. You will exchange relevant information with internal stakeholders to service the external customer in the best way, including: 

• Management of project pipelines in CRM (input, feedback, closing off projects) in the food industry 
• Direct management of a few well-selected medium-sized accounts/customers 
• Providing support to the R&D team as required in administrative and application tasks (apply ingredients Griffith Foods in snacks, meat and plant-based products in our culinary kitchen to demo to key customers) 
• Preparation of presentations and innovative workshops for customers in cooperation with the commercial team 
• Internal evaluation of new developed products with the commercial team and/or the customer  
• Preparation and adjustment of forecasts of key customers 
• Providing administrative support (sampling, supplier contacts, CRM input, etc)
• Helping to resolve any supply or quality issues that may arise
• Stock and sample management  
• Contributing to daily activities in the Polish office & Culinary Centre 
• Proactively and visibly support the Health and Safety standards, rules and regulations of the organisation.  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology/Science or relevant food industry experience 
• Good analytical, interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills 
• Can work independently in an international environment 
• Fluency in English & Polish 
• Proficiency in PC usage & MS Office 
• No food or contact allergies, as frequent contact with food products is required.
• Since there is frequent contact with food products, it is essential not to have any food or contact allergies 
• Passion for food or culinary expertise is a definite plus showcasing your enthusiasm for the industry and its innovations
• Valid driver's license