Technical Sales Specialist, Performance & Active Nutrition
Hybrid | Paramus, NJ | ~30% Travel
At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, we're transforming nutrition through science. As a global leader in dairy-based ingredients, we help customers create innovative nutritional solutions that improve lives.
We're seeking a Technical Sales Specialist with expertise in proteins and Performance & Active Nutrition to bridge science and business. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to customers, drive commercial growth, and help bring innovative protein solutions to market.
Why this role matters
- Lead technical engagement with strategic customers
- Drive adoption of innovative protein ingredients
- Influence product innovation and go-to-market strategies
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, R&D, and Applications
- Make a visible impact in a high-growth nutrition category
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in technical sales, applications, product development, or food technology
- Expertise in dairy proteins and functional ingredients
- Knowledge of Performance & Active Nutrition markets
- Strong customer-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to blend technical credibility with commercial acumen
As Technical Sales Specialist, you will translate customer challenges into winning nutrition solutions while accelerating growth across the Performance & Active Nutrition portfolio.
Key responsibilities include
- Provide technical and application support to customers and sales teams
- Lead customer discussions on ingredient functionality, formulations, and performance
- Support the launch and commercialization of new protein innovations
- Develop and deliver technical presentations, trainings, and product education
- Identify growth opportunities through value-based selling
- Share market insights and customer needs with Marketing, Product Management, and R&D
- Build strong relationships with customers and key internal stakeholders
- Use Salesforce to manage opportunities and customer projects
You'll join a global Technical Service & Application team within FrieslandCampina Ingredients' R&D organization, headquartered in Wageningen, Netherlands. Working alongside experts in science, innovation, and commercial development, you'll help shape the future of protein nutrition while supporting customers across North America.
For more than 150 years, FrieslandCampina has been turning the natural goodness of milk into innovative solutions that nourish people worldwide. We're committed to creating an environment where people can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
Bring your expertise. Bring your curiosity. Bring your spark. Unleash your Nature.
爱上菲仕兰的理由？
有使命感的工作：
我们秉持“自然滋养”的使命-把更优质的营养带给全球亿万消费者，同时陪伴我们的奶农和社会共创可持续的未来。
合作共赢的基因：
在这里，我们跨越地域并肩前行，彼此尊重、彼此成就，把努力汇聚成真正被看见、被分享的成果。
真实可感的影响力：
被信任去尝试、被鼓励去突破，让卓越成为你自己的节奏。
一起成长，彼此点燃：
我们持续投入培训与学习资源，赋能你的每一次成长，你的进阶也同时推动菲仕兰功成乳此。