About this role:
The Technical Sales Analyst supports the development and evaluation of food and beverage applications using Tate & Lyle ingredient solutions. This role focuses on laboratory activities, formulation development, application testing, technical documentation, and internal project support. Working closely with senior technical and commercial teams, the Application Specialist contributes to innovation projects, customer requests, and product validations while developing technical expertise across key application categories.
Responsibilities
- Support customers in using Tate & Lyle ingredients by leveraging knowledge of the ingredient portfolio and applications
- Be the partner for colleagues by driving technical discussions, sharing expertise across the technical community and team, and building connections with the global community to promote knowledge exchange.
- Develop and optimize formulations for beverage and food applications, with primary focus on non-dairy categories.
- Conduct laboratory trials, application testing, and product evaluations to support customer projects and innovation initiatives.
- Prepare prototypes and samples according to project objectives and established timelines.
- Support the adaptation of formulations to local regulatory requirements and ingredient availability.
- Generate technical reports and document experimental results, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Assist senior technical team members in customer projects and application development activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams including R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Quality, and Commercial to support project execution.
- Participate in product benchmarking, ingredient evaluations, and competitive product assessments.
- Maintain laboratory organization, ingredient inventory, and compliance with safety and quality procedures.
- Support preparation of technical presentations, training materials, and application guides.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory methods, workflows, and application protocols.
- Maintain awareness of market trends, emerging products, and new technologies relevant to the application area.
Key Competences
- Basic understanding of food science, formulation principles, and food processing technologies.
- Hands-on laboratory and product development skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate experimental records.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with supervision.
- Effective collaboration and communication within cross-functional teams.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and ingredient functionalities.
- Ability to interpret technical data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and scientific rigor.
- Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset.
Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
