Exciting opportunity for a Business Development Specialist – Applications to join our dynamic team at FOSS India. Full-time position based at FOSS India Headquarters in Pune, Maharashtra, India, with travel across India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Sri Lanka (30–40%). The job, department & daily task Join our team as a Business Development Specialist – Applications and play a key role in bridging the gap between customer needs and FOSS’s advanced analytical technologies. You will support the sales team by leading application-based discussions, conducting sample analysis, developing calibrations, and positioning our NIR, Mycotoxin, and other solutions to solve real-world industry challenges. You will contribute to revenue growth by supporting technical evaluations, conducting data interpretation, and influencing buying decisions. You’ll work closely with the Managing Director, collaborate with regional sales managers, and coordinate with global application teams to drive customer success. Culture & benefits At FOSS, we offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives. Join us to contribute to a global leader in analytical solutions for the food and agriculture industry. Enjoy benefits such as insurance coverage, fitness facilities, and opportunities for professional development. Experience our vibrant company culture through team celebrations and diverse employee activities. What will make you fit in well We imagine that you have: - 2–5 years of experience in food, feed, distillery, or analytical instrumentation industries
- A degree in Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related fields
- Exposure to NIR technology, spectroscopy, or calibration development (or a strong willingness to learn)
- A deep understanding of food/feed matrices and relevant quality parameters
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills – fluent in English (written and verbal)
- Ability to interpret analytical data and present clear technical recommendations
- Proficiency in MS Office – especially Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and reporting
- A customer-centric mindset with analytical thinking and a problem-solving attitude
- Willingness to travel up to 30–40% across India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Sri Lanka
We would love to welcome you at FOSS Today, more than 8 billion people around the world are dependent on nutritional food. Tons of food being produced in a million different ways and under varying conditions, creating challenges all the way from field to fork. One of them, obviously, being the effects, it has on climate change. FOSS helps the world’s 100 biggest food companies and more than 40,000 others around the world navigate exactly that with intelligent, data-driven, and innovative analytical solutions. We are making sustainability a better business and we’re doing so as global market leader in our field – improving food quality, minimizing food waste, ensuring food safety and securing fair payment. Join a pioneering and innovative company in the food and agriculture industry. A company on a mission, with offices all around the world and 1,700 talented colleagues from more than 32 different countries. Excited about the possibility of joining the team? If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with FOSS India as a Business Development Specialist – Applications, apply now! To apply, submit your application through our online portal. FOSS is committed to maintaining an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. You can help us sustain an unbiased recruitment process by not including photo or age in your application. FOSS Today, more than 8 billion people around the world are dependent on nutritional food. Tons of food being produced in a million different ways and under varying conditions, creating challenges all the way from field to fork. One of them, obviously, being the effects it has on climate change. FOSS helps the world’s 100 biggest food companies and more than 40,000 others around the world navigate exactly that with intelligent, data-driven and innovative analytical solutions. We are making sustainability a better business and we’re doing so as global market leader in our field – improving food quality, minimizing food waste, ensuring food safety, and securing fair payment. Join a pioneering and innovative company in the food and agriculture industry. A company on a mission, with offices all around the world and 1,700 talented colleagues from more than 32 different countries.
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