Job Description

City : Kolkata State : West Bengal (IN-WB) Country : India (IN) Requisition Number : 42961

Business Title Area Bakery Manager I - B2B
Global Department B2B Sales
Size of team reporting in and type 2
Role Purpose Statement We are seeking a passionate and hands-on Creative Pastry Chef to drive innovation, market development, and customer engagement for our bakery ingredients portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a flair for innovation, and the ability to independently conduct trials, train customers, and support key account growth.
Main Accountabilities Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development Support: Collaborate with key accounts to develop customized pastry and bakery solutions using our ingredient range.
• Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with bakers, chefs, and R&D teams to promote our products through demos, trials, and feedback loops.
• Market Development: Identify new market trends and opportunities, and drive product adoption through hands-on demonstrations and concept creation.
• Chef Trainings: Conduct technical training sessions and workshops for customers and internal sales teams.
• Sales & Marketing Support: Partner with the sales team to support business growth through application trials, concept development, and trade shows.
• Independent Trials: Conduct on-site application trials and troubleshooting at customer locations with minimal supervision.
• Innovation & Ideation: Continuously develop new recipes, product applications, and concepts aligned with market demands and customer preferences.

Knowledge and Skills
Behavior Make decisions aligned to Bunge's global strategy, business needs and financial goals and explore new perspectives by driving innovation.
Cultivate strong relationships and networks, effectively influence others, and develop talent to excel in their current and future roles.
Develop data driven strategies aligned with Bunge's priorities, energize others to action through clear and compelling communication.
Technical o Proven hands-on experience in pastry or bakery applications (culinary institute certification preferred).

• Strong knowledge of bakery ingredients and functional applications.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel for customer visits.
• Creative mindset with a problem-solving approach.

Education & Experience 7-15 Years
Graduate in Hotel management
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

Skills Required