Technical Service Account Manager (Tech Service Food Scientist)

About this role:  

The Technical Service Account Manager (TS Food Scientist) brings relevant technical knowledge to customer accounts, helping translate complex client needs into customized solutions. Acting as both a technical advisor and sales representative, the Technical Service Account Manager identifies growth opportunities, supports product customization, and builds trusted partnerships. 

Accountabilities: 

• Serve as a technical consultant for the assigned accounts, understanding client needs to develop product solutions and applications that align with specifications and performance requirements. 

• Collaborate with internal teams, including teams in Innovation, R&D and Sales & Account Management, to communicate client requirements and support the creation of tailored product solutions and applications. 

• Present technical insights to clients within the assigned accounts, articulating the benefits and applications of solutions while addressing potential concerns. 

• Proactively identify opportunities for product or service upsell, leveraging comprehensive technical knowledge to illustrate the value of enhanced or additional offerings. 

• Maintain detailed account records for the dedicated part of the portfolio, ensuring accuracy in customer information, needs and preferences for long-term relationship building. 

• Support the sales process by contributing to customized sales strategies within the team, based on technical understanding and client requirements. 

Skills & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Chemistry REQUIRED. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of relationship management, sales and a key technical/scientific discipline within Technical Service, with full knowledge of methodologies, processes, practices, and atypical issues within a Technical Service / Food Science function. 

• Largely able to operate independently, though may seek guidance on atypical or complex Technical Service issues. Able to coach juniors on technical and operational matters in a specialism.  

• Accountable for own targets and reviewing work of juniors.  

• Frequently conducts detailed analysis and investigation to identify customized solutions for customers, determine best options, or suggest improvements to existing methods. 

• This role involves initiating communication with cross-functional teams to address and resolve shared issues, collaborate on processes or transactions, and interpret or clarify technical information to enhance understanding. 

What we can offer you

Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency. When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law.

The salary range for this position is: $71,000 - $104,000.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverages
• Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Additional benefits at not cost to employee such as:  Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!

In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle.  We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities.

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*The Job title, role and responsibilities are subject to change based on qualifications / experience of the candidate and the business needs of the company.

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Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.