Join the Magic Our Mission At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 11.000 employees in over 85 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.6 billion euros (in 2025). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical. To strengthen our team in Zagreb, we are looking for: Technical Advisor - Patisserie (Zagreb, Croatia) Your Mission As part of our growing R&D team, you will play a key role in inspiring artisan patisserie customers across Croatia. Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will provide high‑end technical expertise, create outstanding finished goods, and support customers with state‑of‑the‑art patisserie solutions based on Puratos’ focus product range. You will work closely with Business Development and R&D teams to maintain existing business and open new opportunities through exceptional technical service, demonstrations, and innovative product concepts. What you will do <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Inspire and support artisan customers by delivering technical demonstrations, trainings, workshops, events, and providing hands‑on troubleshooting for daily production challenges.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Develop innovative fine patisserie finished goods and concepts by tracking global and local trends, creating recipes, and tailoring product solutions for customer visits.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support business development through promotion of Puratos focus products, strengthening existing partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to marketing activities.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Collaborate with R&D and Marketing on new product development by providing technical insights, performing product tests, participating in launches, and preparing materials such as photos, videos and concept presentations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintain a professional Innovation Center environment and build networks, ensuring operational readiness, managing CRM reporting, and developing strong connections with schools, equipment manufacturers and patisserie associations. </li> </ul> What we expect from you <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience in fine patisserie or a similar artisan environment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong technical understanding of ingredients, processes and patisserie equipment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Willingness to travel across Croatia.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel; CRM is a plus).</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Fluent Croatian and English.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent communication skills and ability to inspire customers.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Creative, curious and eager to develop.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Independent, proactive and a strong team player.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Patisserie‑related certificates are a plus.</li> </ul> What you can expect from Puratos We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first. We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

Technical Advisor Patisserie (Zagreb, HR, 10000) @ Puratos NV

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