https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu Latest ALUMNI CAREER CENTER Jobs Sat, 30 May 2026 09:48:47 Z https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22284781/technical-service-manager-meat https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22284781/technical-service-manager-meat Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Interested in a career that matters? Join a North America team that helps meat producers unlock the full value of fermentation cultures, from flavor and color development to bioprotection. You’ll work at the intersection of customer needs, field sales, and lab-based data to solve real production challenges and deliver biosolutions that make a measurable difference. The role & your impact In this Technical Services, Meat role, you will support field sales in the meat segment by translating technical insight into practical customer value. Your work will blend hands-on trial execution, fermentation characterization, and project leadership while aligning with global stakeholders to help scale learnings and strengthen our solutions portfolio. Your key responsibilities in this role: Run and support new culture trials to validate performance in customer processes Use technical equipment to characterize fermentations and interpret results Participate in customer meetings to understand needs, ask the right technical questions, and recommend solutions Manage internal lab/data collection projects to build strong evidence for product selection and value propositions Collaborate and align activities with global stakeholders (including Global Applications) to share learnings and drive consistency What you’ll need to be successful in this role Must-haves (day-one requirements): BS degree in meat/food science, biology, microbiology, or a similar field 3+ years of experience in meat processing/manufacturing (or closely related) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, SAP, data analytics (JMP) Strong analytical skills with accurate reporting and clear documentation habits Curiosity and follow-up mindset; ability to work independently with drive and initiative Technical confidence to ask the right questions, connect data to decisions, and turn findings into recommendations Essential competencies: Technical understanding and structured problem solving Ability to translate technical data into practical, customer-relevant recommendations Energy, passion, and a positive, collaborative attitude   Additional skills & interests we value These are nice-to-have and not required: Experience planning and executing customer-facing trials across multiple sites Familiarity with fermentation culture applications and/or bioprotection use cases Project coordination skills across cross-functional and global stakeholder groups Strong presentation skills communicating technical insights to commercial and operations audiences What we offer you A role with real customer impact—solving production challenges and demonstrating the value of biosolutions Close collaboration with commercial leaders and global technical experts Opportunities to grow your technical breadth, customer influence, and project leadership over time Working conditions Customer-driven field work with approximately 40% travel A mix of on-site customer support, office-based analysis and reporting, and lab/data collection responsibilities Compensation & benefits Expected base salary: $110,000 - $120,000 (depending on experience and skills) Target bonus: 10% 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution  Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance Healthcare savings account option Employee assistance program Parental leave Tuition reimbursement All benefits begin on your first day Application deadline: June 1, 2026 Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Explore other openings If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career Mon, 18 May 2026 16:04:28 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22284634/midwest-territory-sales-manager https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22284634/midwest-territory-sales-manager Nationwide, Due to an incredible promotion, Grasselli-SSI is seeking a Midwest Territory Manager to support continued growth across the region. This role is focused on developing and managing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving sales performance within the Midwest territory. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Key responsibilities include: • Managing and expanding an existing customer base • Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities • Collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions • Representing Grasselli-SSI at industry events and customer sites Territory Includes: WI, IL, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS. This is an opportunity to join a team committed to innovation and delivering high-quality solutions to the food processing industry. Position is WFH but must reside in the midwest territory listed above.  - Proficient in meat science a plus. Ideal candidate will have experience in food production, product development/R&D with skills in speaking a plus.  - Comfortable with travel at 50%, travel can exceed 75% at times due to sales and project demand.  -Ideally MS in Meat or Food Science with 2-4 years industry experience a plus. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:07 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22221253/director-product-innovation-strategy-beef-burger-king-us-canada https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22221253/director-product-innovation-strategy-beef-burger-king-us-canada Miami, Florida, Role Overview Burger King is seeking a bold, consumer-obsessed Director of Product Innovation & Strategy (Beef) to lead menu innovation for the US & Canada markets. This role is responsible for shaping the future of the Burger King menu from ideation through commercialization while honoring brand heritage, operational excellence, and evolving guest expectations. A core focus of this role will be beef innovation, including stewardship of the Whopper®, Burger King’s most iconic platform, and its current and future iterations. The Director will ensure Burger King continues to lead in flame-grilled beef through craveable, differentiated, and operationally executable innovation. RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Successful candidates will be expected to work onsite 5 days per week out of our Miami, FL office location. Key Responsibilities Product Innovation & Strategy (Beef Category) Lead end-to-end culinary innovation for Burger King US & Canada, including new product development, LTOs, core menu evolution, and platform innovation for all beef products Translate consumer insights, food trends, and cultural moments into winning menu concepts that elevate flame-grilled beef and reinforce Burger King’s leadership in burgers Manage a robust innovation pipeline across beef with a clear point of view on when to protect, stretch, or reinvent iconic products Beef & Whopper® Platform Leadership Serve as the culinary steward of the Whopper®, ensuring all iterations deliver on taste, quality, value, and brand relevance Lead development of new Whopper® builds, flavor profiles, formats, and limited-time offers, while protecting the integrity of the core Whopper® Partner with Supply Chain and QA to drive continuous improvement in beef patty performance, flame-grill quality, and ingredient specifications Explore innovation across premium, value, customization, and cultural flavors within the Whopper® and broader beef portfolio Product Development & Commercialization Oversee product development from concept creation through kitchen validation, supplier readiness, and national launch Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure beef innovations are executable at scale across franchised and company-owned restaurants Balance creativity with speed, cost, food safety, and operational simplicity Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as the Beef Expert and thought leader for US & Canada, collaborating with Marketing on Whopper® storytelling, positioning, and launch strategies Influence franchise partners and advisory councils by clearly articulating the “why” behind beef and burger innovation Present concepts, tastings, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership Brand & Consumer Focus Champion Burger King’s brand DNA while pushing bold, flame-grilled, beef-forward innovation Ensure Whopper® and beef innovations reflect regional preferences, cultural relevance, and evolving consumer expectations Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary innovation team Build deep internal expertise around beef, burgers, and flame-grilling excellence Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Hospitality, or Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Food Science or related field (advanced degree a plus) 10+ years of progressive experience in culinary innovation, menu development, or R&D—preferably within manufacturing or large-scale foodservice. Demonstrated success leading beef or burger-centric innovation at national scale Strong understanding of franchised restaurant operations, supply chain constraints, and cost management is a plus Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and franchise partners Experience leading teams in a matrixed organization Key Competencies Deep passion for burgers and beef-forward innovation Strategic, brand-minded culinary leadership Strong commercial and operational acumen Executive presence with the ability to tell a compelling food and brand story Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly visible environment Expected travel of up to 40% Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:42:54 -0400