JOB DESCRIPTION

Coordination of all the Chocolate Academy initiatives Guide and support the Chocolate Academy Chefs activities Identify and develop Chocolate Academy Partners/Sponsors agreements (contributions and activities) Plan and ensure the execution the yearly educational program Ensure the execution of the yearly training program towards internal sales team, external agents network, external chefs and our distribution partners sales & technical teams Guarantee a perfect execution of the Inspirational and Co-Creation days towards all typology of customers Create and develop all the new product applications per segment in coordination with Marketing Ensure the local development of Global brands identifying the right initiatives to support the sales development of the brand Ensure the right connection among Marketing and Technical teams Transpose the Global Marketing initiatives about the Chocolate Academy Community Develop digital strategy for Chocolate Academy with marketing department Support and organize the national fairs and events together with marketing and sales manager Plan and monitor the evolution of the Chocolate Academy costs in collaboration with the Lead chef of the region Establish and develop the connection with the influent italian chefs and association Keep the relationship with the most important national Professional Schools and all universities Select promising stagiaires  Based in Milan - Italy

 

 

EDUCATION, LANGUAGE, SKILLS & TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Food Technology / Gastronomy Science is nice to have 10y+ of experience in Pastry , Confectionary , Bakery and ice-cream or horeca is a plus Skills: digital initiatives ; communication ; office (powerpoint - excel - word) ; google Team management experience is a must Language : Italian  (native), English (full proficiency). Any other European language is a plus.

 

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL OR FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Deep knowledge of pastry and confectionery techniques Degustation and food pairing skills Knowledge of B2B market and production organization of pastry business, pastry shops, hotels , restaurants and   chocolate shops Basic knowledge of food manufacturing, chains, key accounts, instore bakery business organization Strong communication & public speaking skills Experience of working in a multi-cultural international environment Strong business acumen

 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL STYLE

Proactive thinker and doer Naturally curious, especially about food, products, and technologies Stakeholder management Strong influencing skills Leading team and growing talents Team player Agile, open to change