Seeking a Meat Product and Technical Services Rep for a direct hire opportunity with our client, an innovative leader and provider of high-performance food processing equipment headquartered in a suburb of Chicago. This key role functions as a SME for product development and meat processing and will travel up to 90% of the work week to support client projects and present Technical Demonstrations and presentations at industry trade shows, Client Innovation centers, and customer locations.
Candidate can reside anywhere within the continental US within a 45-60 minute commute to a major airport.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure customers' satisfaction with capital equipment in regards to their specific formulations and processing procedures as well as develop and demonstrate processing techniques to new and potential customers.
- Prepare economic justifications for capital equipment as it pertains to particular formulations and potential customers
- Prepare and present Technical Demonstrations and presentations at industry trade shows, Client Innovation centers, or customer locations as well as present short courses on the relevant material.
- Partner with other company departments to help design and/or modify product lines.
- Provide assistance to the technical sales team and international sales network.
Position Qualifications:
- 2 – 5 years of experience in meat processing and formulation of sausage or similar product.
- Related degree in food science, food/protein processing, or related discipline desired.
- Travel up to 85% of the time including some weekends, Domestic and International
- Must have a valid driver’s license, credit card, and valid and Current U.S. passport
Other Details:
- Schedule: Typically Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend travel.
- Location: 85% travel, location is flexible
- Duration: Permanent
Position Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Disability programs
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, along with supplemental programs