Technical Brand Specialist Gourmet
About the job
- Seven or more years of relevant experience in pastry, culinary, foodservice, or gourmet brands.
- Strong technical credibility and the ability to engage chefs at a high level.
- Ability to work independently in the field while remaining collaborative.
- Comfort with a non-commercial role focused on demand creation and brand activation.
- Lead chef-facing activations, including product demonstrations, tastings, masterclasses, and culinary events.
- Serve as a technical and culinary expert across the IRCA Group Gourmet portfolio, including Domori, Cesarin, Ravifruit, Dobla, JoyGelato, IRCA, and Graffiti Sprinkles.
- Translate product features into practical, solution-driven applications for chefs and end users.
- Build relationships with chefs, bakers, and culinary professionals, positioning IRCA Group as a long-term partner.
- Collaborate with Sales Managers to support priority opportunities and strategic projects, without direct pricing or account ownership.
- Provide market feedback and qualitative insights to guide portfolio focus and commercial strategy.
- Coordinate and support the Promoter Program, ensuring alignment with sales priorities and high execution standards.
- Support new product launches through demand-generation initiatives and chef engagement.
- Drive brand visibility and activation across priority markets, including New York City, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, and Toronto.
- Travel approximately 50% nationally.
- Pastry or culinary background is strongly preferred; chef experience is a plus.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- A high-energy, hands-on professional with an educator mindset.
About the company
IRCA Group is a business-to-business supplier that manufactures and sells semi-finished pastry ingredients to professionals, including chocolates, creams, and jams used in artisanal pastries, cakes, and gelatos. Its products are semi-finished ingredients that workflows in professional kitchens rely on to create finished desserts. The company differentiates itself through a long heritage (founded in 1919), a broad portfolio of brands under one global umbrella, and a growth strategy fueled by strategic acquisitions (such as Dobla) and international expansion, supported by private equity ownership. IRCA’s goal is to scale its international presence, broaden its offerings, and unite renowned sweet-creation brands to serve customers in over 100 countries.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Gallarate, Italy
Founded
1919
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Revenue jumped from €370 million in 2021 to €1.5 billion today.
- CVC expects Q4 2026 close and more U.S. and EMEA expansion.
- The 2025 U.S. RENO X launch anchors domestic production and faster delivery.
What critics are saying
- CVC's €1.2 billion high-yield bond load raises refinancing pressure after closing.
- Needle-moving layoffs surfaced in Missouri and Kansas, signaling post-acquisition integration strain.
- A 2025 U.S. injury lawsuit against IRCA Group USA adds legal distraction.
What makes Irca Group unique
- IRCA spans 19 facilities, 7,000 products, and 100-plus countries.
- Domori, Joygelato, Dobla, and RENO X create category breadth across channels.
- Its B2B model serves artisanal pastry, foodservice, and industrial manufacturers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Meal Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Budget
- Training Programs