Beverage Innovation Executive

Work Location : Jakarta, IndonesiaReporting to : Product Innovation Director – South East Asia The Beverage Innovation Executive is responsible for developing beverage menus and applications for Kerry’s strategic customer in Bandung, Indonesia. In this role, you will lead on the innovation process of developing creative beverage menu, using Kerry products. You will also work closely with the Account Director, the R&D technology leads, and marketing to design and deliver insightful customer presentations and menu innovation sessions. Key responsibilities Develop beverage menus and manage the technical sector of beverage creation. Manage demonstration and customer presentation Responsible for supporting the development of new products and applications for Kerry’s strategic customer in Bandung, Indonesia. Build an in -depth knowledge and understanding of our customer’s needs, supporting the development and delivery of winning solutions for menu growth and development. Develop a full understanding of the Kerry portfolio and business capability, and delivery, to support new customer concepts. Build a regional network of beverage innovation experts within the region to share best practices and enhance knowledge within network. Develop recipes for different channels and applications (food service, coffee shop, retail). Qualifications and skills Diploma with minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in Barista, Mixology, R&D Menu Development to promote beverage products. Exposure with beverage menu items such as ice teas, sodas, smoothies, frappes, dessert beverages; and/or ice cream, coffee. Experience in working in a fast-paced environment would be an added advantage. Deep knowledge/experiences on product / menu costing, sourcing ingredients, operational costs and challenges, and regional food trends. Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Recruiter: #LI-SS1 Posting Type: LI