Senior Innovation Consultant

## Funciones y responsabilidades

Do you have a passion for food, open innovation, and shaping the future of AgrifoodTech? Are you an experienced strategist ready to make a significant impact in one of the world’s most dynamic industries? At Eatable Adventures, we believe the AgrifoodTech sector holds the key to solving global challenges like food security, sustainability, and climate change. That’s why we’re on a mission to identify, empower, and accelerate the next generation of transformative startups—and we are looking for a Senior Innovation Consultant with the experience, strategic insight, and passion to drive innovation across the world.

As a Senior Innovation Consultant, you will be a key driver in our Delivery Excellence unit. You will lead strategic consulting projects, manage open innovation programs, and act as a bridge between corporate partners, startups, and investors to shape the future of AgrifoodTech.

Your expertise in strategy, innovation, and the AgrifoodTech space will help position Eatable Adventures as a leader in the evolving food ecosystem.

If you’re ready to bring your strategic thinking, industry expertise, and passion for food innovation to the table, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

1\. Project Leadership & Delivery Excellence

• Lead Innovation Projects: Oversee strategic consulting projects for leading food companies, ensuring high-quality execution and business case development.
• Methodology Mastery: Apply advanced knowledge of professional disciplines and industry-leading methodologies for innovation strategy and open innovation programs.
• Operational Optimization: Influence the direction of new services and processes; identify resources needed to optimize area operations.

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## 2\. Client Engagement & Advisory

1. Strategic Advisory: Maintain a proactive, investigative, and advisory attitude toward corporate innovation teams, anticipating potential needs and identifying new business opportunities.

2. Relationship Management: Effectively manage established links and relationships with customers to ensure high satisfaction and revenue growth.

3\. Mentorship & Team Impact

1. Indirect Leadership: Provide guidance and support in team development; mentor less experienced members and encourage collaboration, even without formal management duties.

2. Culture of Accountability: Promote a culture of accuracy and thoroughness, auditing work processes to correct inefficiencies.

## Tu perfil

• Experience & Background – At least 5 years of experience in innovation consulting or strategy development preferably within the food industry, AgrifoodTech, or related sectors.
• Education: Required University degree or specialized technical training/certification.
• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of technical tasks and specific professional disciplines within the food industry.
• Project Management Expertise – Proven experience leading and managing innovation or strategy consulting projects, including work planning, client engagement, and project execution.
• Client Relationship Management – Strong ability to build, maintain, and expand relationships with corporate clients, innovation teams, and external stakeholders, ensuring high satisfaction and successful project delivery, always trying to identify new business opportunities and drive revenue growth
• Consulting Methodologies & Tools – Familiarity with industry-leading methodologies for innovation strategy, open innovation programs, and business case development.
• Leadership & Team Management – Experience managing and mentoring consulting teams, ensuring effective collaboration, timely delivery, and quality outcomes.
• Industry Knowledge & Trend Analysis – Deep understanding of the food industry, innovation trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies within AgrifoodTech.
• Communication & Presentation Skills – Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence and inspire others through persuasive speaking and adapt communication styles to diverse audience
• Problem-Solving & Strategic Thinking – Ability to analyze, evaluate, and solve complex problems by identifying patterns and trends.
• Tech-Savvy & Tools – Proficiency in project management tools, CRM systems, and collaboration platforms; familiarity with industry software for innovation management is a plus.
• Languages – Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory. Spanish is required (Madrid-based). Italian is considered a significant plus.

## ¿Por qué nosotros?

• Impact: Shape the strategy and direction of the AgrifoodTech sector, contributing directly to the company’s organizational growth.
• Ownership: Work in an environment that values accountability, commitment, and the proactive identification of improvements.
• Growth: Be part of a global leader in food innovation with a clear career path from Senior Specialist toward Management

Join our team and lead the way in AgrifoodTech innovation. Apply now to become the Senior Innovation Consultant!