Job Description

Regional Application Scientist Middle East - Africa
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Do you want to help improve food and health around the world?


At Oterra, food and health are at the heart of everything we do and every day over 400 million people eat a product with our colors in it. We believe that nature got it right the first time and as a leading manufacturer of colors from natural sources, we are here to make a difference for healthy living and sustainable agriculture. We need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. Until 1 April 2021, Oterra was part of Chr. Hansen A/S, a Danish listed company. On April 1, the company was sold to EQT, a leading Nordic private equity firm, and now operates as a stand-alone company. Want to join us?




The team for you to join


Oterra develops natural colors and functional food ingredients based on concentrates of natural fruits and vegetables, such as sweet potato, grape skin, carrot and beet. The products are mainly used for applications related to the food and beverage industry such as dairy and fruit preparations, confectionery, ice cream, ready meals and beverages. At the cutting edge of technology, we integrate science and nature to design natural dyes and high-performance functional plant extracts.




You will be joining the Innovation & Application team with colleagues from different nationalities and working in multiple locations around the world. You will be based in our Dubai office, joining several motivated individuals in technical and sales roles who are looking to expand our sales in this fast-growing region.



What would your role look like?

You combine technical understanding and business acumen to create technical solutions meeting customers' current and future needs. A real technical sales person, your missions include:


• Helping our customers use our colors by providing technical support through training, recommendations, and/or specific trials.
• Partner with commercial teams in MEA region, to develop and promote the use of our natural colorants.
• Manage and prioritize requests from customers and sales teams according to the criteria defined by Oterra, support other members of the application team if necessary, and clearly communicate priorities.
• Define and develop medium-term technical activities necessary for the execution of commercial plans in the area.
• Conduct, manage, and report laboratory or pilot experiments.




Who are we looking for?




You have a university degree in a technical subject matter, with minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the food industry, giving you a good grasp of food science. You have a sound knowledge of ingredients, formulation, processes and finished products across the industry, as well as at least a working knowledge of natural colors. You are fluent in English. You know how to work autonomously, how to prioritize and can adapt your style to your audience, but can also thrive as part of a team. You are hungry to make a difference for Oterra and, more importantly, for our customers.



Even more than your skills, it's your energy and intellectual curiosity which set you apart, help challenge the way we work and find new ways to respond to market needs.




What do we offer?




You will become part of an international team set in a dynamic and inspiring work environment. We offer you a great place to work, with the opportunity to be part of a global organization committed to supporting the business and our customers.




If you need more information?


For further inquiries about this position, please feel free to contact Fabien Jousse, Head of Application EMEA at fabien.jousse@oterra.com


We will be reviewing applications on ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.




About Oterra

Oterra, an EQT portfolio company, is the largest provider of naturally sourced colors worldwide. Since our first color launch in 1876, we've utilized the power of nature's true colors and championed that natural is best.


We have an unrivalled expertise in colors for food, beverage, dietary supplements and pet food, and help manufacturers bring appealing products to consumers around the world. We empower our partners to meet the demand for safe, sustainable and natural food on our journey together towards natural. Every day over 400 million people eat or drink a product with our colors in it.


At Oterra we are on an exciting growth journey where no two days are alike. We are a dedicated team of professionals around the world united in our belief that nature got it right the first time and that no one knows natural colors like us.



Our headquarter is in Hoersholm, Denmark, and we have production sites in Europe, Latin America and the US and more than 600 team members in 30 countries worldwide, serving 120 markets globally.


Join us on our journey together towards natural.




Position title: Regional Application Scientist Middle East - Africa


Reports to: Head of Application EMEA


Location: Dubai, UAE


Application Deadline:
Job ID: 2240
Location:
Dubai, AE, 36GR+GV4
Job Posting Function: Research & Development