Software: Office 365, VPN, Product Vision, JustFoodsDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:* Partner with Sales & Marketing to pursue strategic business development projects with targeted customers* Assist Corporate Chef with delivering culinary presentations and leading working sessions at customer test kitchens and Kagome's Global Innovation Center* Work with Kagome R&D managers and scientists to develop products/ideas/applications that meet customer needs and fit within Kagome's capabilities and strengths* Showcase Kagome and our products at a world-class level* Work comfortably in front of an audience and possess strong presentation skills* Translate culinary recipes and concepts into products Kagome can commercialize* Develop and strengthen relationships with targeted customers* Proactively develop regular innovation and product working sessions with key customers* Participate in industry and customer trade shows and conferences, as needed* Actively develop contacts and strengthen communications within professional networks (RCA, IFT, ACF, etc.)POSITION DIMENSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS:* Internal Contacts* All Kagome departments* External Contacts* Customers, especially customers' chefs, competitors' representatives and chefs, suppliers, trade organizationsTraining & Experience:* Education Level and Focus* A Degree in Culinary Arts or Food Science and/or restaurant or culinary experience* Certified Research Chef or Certified Culinary Scientist, a plus* Years and Type of Related Experience Required* Minimum 6-8 years of experience within the industry, with a focus on commercial foodservice, processing, or industrial manufacturing specializing in the development of new concepts and menu items for commercial productionSkills & Abilities:Uphold Kagome's Values:Employee works well with others as a team and treats others with respect. Interpersonal and Communication* Well developed in communications skills, both oral and written* Directly interfaces with internal/external customers* Technical and Analytical* Use of cooking equipment commonly found in professional kitchens* Demonstrated knowledge of culinary techniques and global cuisines that creatively supports innovation* Administrative and Operations* Computer skills using Excel, Word, PowerPoint* Travel Requirements* Must be able to travel within the US & internationally to visit customer sites and Kagome facilities.