Bakery Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Bakery Specialist to support our Sales department in a defined sales region. This is an on-site role with no remote availability. The ideal candidate will live in the region and have a strong background in bakery operations, with a passion for building customer relationships and driving equipment sales.

Responsibilities

• Travel across the assigned sales region to customers in small to large-scale operations, plants, and headquarters of baking companies.
• Oversee installations and be on-site as needed to coordinate and assist Field Service Technicians or Bakery Technicians.
• Gather feedback from internal and external customers to assist in further machine development opportunities.
• Identify sales opportunities and collaborate with Regional Sales Managers, Field Sales Managers, Field Sales Representatives, Account Sales Representatives, and other Bakery Specialists.
• Work closely with customers throughout the installation process.
• Perform recipe manipulation and troubleshooting, including formulation and reformulation of dough and other bakery, confectionery, or plant-based products.
• Be actively involved with sales industry associations.
• Complete sales reports and ensure documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
• Travel to Reiser Headquarters to perform Factory Acceptance Testing with customers in our Customer Center.
• Entertain customers as necessary, with or without a Sales Representative present.
• Follow up on leads from trade shows and other sources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts and 10+ years of bakery experience.
• Recent prior experience working as a baker, preferably in large-scale commercial/industrial settings with an understanding of high-production bakeries.
• Prior experience as a scratch baker with the ability to formulate and reformulate dough.
• Understanding of bakery manufacturing and a passion for the industry.
• Proven sales ability and willingness to support Reiser’s sales efforts.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and/or German is a plus but not required.
• Ability to learn and understand bakery machinery.
• Excellent networking skills and comfort in plants and headquarters to develop key relationships.
• Sales-oriented self-starter who can identify customer needs and propose solutions.
• Ability to converse effectively with all levels of an organization, from shop floor workers to company presidents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and multitask.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Why Join Reiser?

Joining Reiser means being part of a company with over 60 years of success in the food equipment industry. We value relationships, encourage team members to reach their potential, and are committed to ongoing success. This is an opportunity for a fulfilling, hands-on career with a company that values your skills and dedication.