Technical Sales Chef - Savoury & Culinary

As a Technical Sales Chef specializing in Savoury & Culinary products, your role will involve a combination of culinary expertise and effective sales strategies. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Conducting engaging and informative cooking demonstrations for prospective and existing clients, showcasing the versatile application and benefits of savory seasonings, marinades, and Ready-To-Cook (RTC) gravies. This includes demonstrating preparation techniques and highlighting flavour profiles. - Independently managing the sales cycle from initial contact to closing, including prospecting, preset and cold calling, and follow-up. Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the HoReCa sector, food manufacturing, and other relevant culinary segments. - Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with chefs, culinary professionals, purchasing managers, and distributors. Understanding client needs and providing tailored solutions. - Staying abreast of local market trends, competitor activities, and evolving culinary preferences. Providing feedback to the product development team to inform future innovations. - Offering expert culinary advice and technical support to clients regarding product usage, customization, and troubleshooting. - Maintaining accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and market feedback. Providing regular reports on sales performance and market insights. Qualifications & Skills: - Education: Culinary Graduate (degree or diploma from a recognized institution). - Culinary Expertise: Proven expertise in savoury cooking, with a strong understanding of ingredients, flavour profiles, and food preparation techniques. - Demonstration Ability: Exceptional ability to demonstrate cooking effectively and engagingly. - Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and proficiency in local languages (e.g., Kannada, Hindi) is highly advantageous. - Sales Acumen: Demonstrated independent sales calling and negotiation skills. - Market Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the Bengaluru culinary market, including key players, distributors, and consumption patterns. - Self-Driven: Highly motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. - Customer Focus: Strong customer service orientation with a proactive approach to addressing client needs. - Mobility: Willingness to travel extensively within Bengaluru and surrounding areas for client visits and demonstrations.,