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Unilever

Global consumer goods manufacturer and marketer

Culinary Adviser

Field SalesPosted on Aug 27
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high-school diploma and/or completion of an accredited culinary school is required.
  • At least one year of professional experience in a culinary role, such as cook, chef, or a similar foodservice-industry position, is required.
  • Strong knowledge of gastronomy, recipe development, and food-industry trends is required.
  • Strong communication, presentation, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities, with customer and results orientation, are required.
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and especially Excel, are required.
  • Availability for frequent travel, including overnight stays as assigned-area needs require, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and deliver culinary demonstrations, product presentations, tastings, and training sessions for customers, distributors, and sales teams, highlighting the benefits and applications of the Unilever Food Solutions portfolio.
  • Develop, adapt, and implement recipes and culinary solutions that meet customer needs and align with foodservice-industry trends.
  • Provide culinary consulting and help customers optimize menus, increase product consumption, and identify new growth opportunities.
  • Support sales, volume, value, and distribution targets in the assigned area through regular visits and close collaboration with customers and distributors.
  • Identify and develop business opportunities, including acquiring new customers, listing new products, and expanding applications for the existing portfolio.
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with HoReCa operators, chefs, distributors, and other relevant industry partners.
  • Collaborate with distributor sales teams to achieve shared commercial goals and provide a strong customer experience.
  • Monitor orders, product availability, and customer service levels, and help identify and promptly resolve operational issues.
  • Keep customer information and commercial activities current in company systems and use Sales Force Automation tools daily.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain departments, and follow company policies, procedures, and internal standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in foodservice sales, culinary consulting, culinary training, or other customer-facing roles is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the HoReCa, QSR, catering, CPU segments, or the broader foodservice market is preferred.
  • Experience using analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI, Calcmenu, or similar platforms is preferred.

About the Company

Unilever

Global consumer goods manufacturer and marketer

Unilever operates as a global consumer goods company with a broad portfolio of brands across foods, personal care, and home care. Its products are made at scale and distributed through retailers worldwide, making everyday items easily accessible. The company differentiates itself through a wide mix of brands, geographic reach, a history of mergers and acquisitions, and a strong focus on sustainability and social impact. Its goal is to help people feel good and live better by delivering trusted, affordable products at scale while pursuing sustainable growth.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1872

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