Area Bakery Manager

Job Description Business Title Area Bakery Manager I - B2B Global Function Commercial Global Department B2B Sales Country/Region India / Mumbai Role Purpose Statement We are seeking a passionate and hands-on Creative Pastry Chef to drive innovation, market development, and customer engagement for our bakery ingredients portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a flair for innovation, and the ability to independently conduct trials, train customers, and support key account growth. Main Accountabilities Key Responsibilities:
Product Development Support: Collaborate with key accounts to develop customized pastry and bakery solutions using our ingredient range. Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with bakers, chefs, and R&D teams to promote our products through demos, trials, and feedback loops. Market Development: Identify new market trends and opportunities, and drive product adoption through hands-on demonstrations and concept creation. Chef Trainings: Conduct technical training sessions and workshops for customers and internal sales teams. Sales & Marketing Support: Partner with the sales team to support business growth through application trials, concept development, and trade shows. Independent Trials: Conduct on-site application trials and troubleshooting at customer locations with minimal supervision. Innovation & Ideation: Continuously develop new recipes, product applications, and concepts aligned with market demands and customer preferences. Knowledge and Skills Behavior Make decisions aligned to Bunge s global strategy, business needs and financial goals and explore new perspectives by driving innovation. Cultivate strong relationships and networks, effectively influence others, and develop talent to excel in their current and future roles. Develop data driven strategies aligned with Bunge s priorities, energize others to action through clear and compelling communication. Technical Proven hands-on experience in pastry or bakery applications (culinary institute certification preferred). Strong knowledge of bakery ingredients and functional applications. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Ability to work independently and travel for customer visits. Creative mindset with a problem-solving approach. Education & Experience 7-15 Years Graduate in Hotel management