Application Specialist

Mission and Role Overview

We invite passionate professionals to join Puratos Ireland as an Application Specialist based in Dunboyne, County Meath. This position plays a key role in supporting ambitious growth ambitions and inspires innovation in health, wellbeing, and sustainability within the bakery and patisserie sectors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced technical support and advisory services to major and medium-sized industrial bakeries and patisseries across Ireland.
• Understand customer needs deeply and assist in implementing products and innovative concepts effectively.
• Build and maintain robust, long-term relationships with assigned key accounts to ensure sustained collaboration.
• Proactively advocate for Puratos’ extensive product range and innovative solutions.
• Cooperate closely with customers to co-develop tailored solutions aligned with their requirements.
• Lead projects involving deployment of both existing and newly launched products in customer production environments.
• Adapt Puratos Group’s new product development guidelines to the Irish market, supporting product launches via test baking, sample evaluation, and training sessions.
• Identify and manage emerging business opportunities and risks within current product portfolios to aid business development in achieving sales targets.
• Work collaboratively with internal cross-functional teams including Technical, Marketing, and Sales, plus international Puratos networks, utilizing CRM and analytical tools such as PowerBI.
• Keep up-to-date with baking and ingredient knowledge, emerging trends, and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all Puratos product offerings.
• Develop and sustain a network of both internal experts and external professionals specializing in ingredients and equipment.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Academic qualification in bakery, confectionery, or a related discipline.
• At least four years of professional experience in an industrial bakery environment.
• In-depth knowledge of patisserie automation, analytical methodologies, new product development processes, and ingredient applications aimed at crafting wholesome and tasty products.
• Proven ability in product development and troubleshooting complex baking challenges.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English with excellent presentation abilities.
• Strong project management capabilities, comfortable handling multiple concurrent projects, and adept at meeting tight deadlines.
• A proactive, curious mindset with a drive to continually enhance work outputs and challenge existing limits to deliver superior product and service value.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and readiness for approximately 60% travel primarily within Ireland, plus occasional international trips for training and customer support.
• Flexible about working hours to meet customer needs.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP tools, as well as experience with data-driven approaches.
• A dynamic, cooperative team player ethos combined with creativity and respectfulness.
• Passion for food and commitment to sustainable practices benefiting the planet and future generations.

Benefits and Company Culture

• Competitive salary ranging between 47500 and 50000 Euros.
• Company-provided car for work-related travel.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage (VHI) and company pension contributions.
• Flexible remote working arrangements incorporating home-office hours.
• Opportunities for career advancement and global growth.
• Continuous training provided in product technology and business management.

About Puratos

Founded in 1919, Puratos is a leading innovator in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industries with an annual revenue exceeding 3 billion Euros. The company is committed to driving positive impact through innovative food solutions promoting health, wellbeing, and sustainability for customers, communities, and the planet.