As a Regional Product Manager Europe in our Taste & Wellbeing division you will lead the development and commercialization of new technologies and technical programs following the segment strategy. You will become the expert of the Flavour & Taste product portfolio.
You will be based in Kemptthal (Switzerland) or Naarden (Netherlands) and reporting directly to the Product and Portfolio Director Europe.
In this exciting role you will :
Manage part of the product and technology portfolio
* Manage assigned regional product portfolio to ensure it is relevant, profitable and aligned with our strategy
* Become the regional subject matter expert for assigned products and technologies
* Manage the existing product portfolio, identify non-performing products and recommend deletion
* Help deliver Sales and Gross Margin targets, working with pricing team to define price levels
Define Innovation needs and manage the innovation pipeline
* Manage the complete innovation pipeline for a product segment, leading complex innovation projects with several stakeholders in the European region
* Identify business development opportunities and define innovation needs and gaps for the region
* Gather and provide business justification and local market requirements for the identified innovation projects in collaboration with the Science & Technology department, Flavour Creation, Product Development and Marketing Managers
* Work with S+T, Operations, Regulatory and Supply Chain to resolve issues affecting product cost and supply
Guide commercialization of innovation
* Build commercialization plan with the Marketing Director and the Marketing Manager and develop customer relevant value propositions for the product portfolio
* Engage with local stakeholders (Marketing, Flavour Creation & Application and Sales) to lead product launch in the region and identify customer opportunities
* Support the technical group in preparation of the launch of new products and technologies by development of proper training material and direct support
Your professional profile includes :
* University level technical background followed by Marketing exposure
* At least 5 years of experience in managing product platforms in food ingredients or flavour industry
* Technical or B2B Marketing experience in an international environment
* Understanding of marketing strategy and principles including commercialization of new products
* Experience crystallizing clear messages from complex sources and data
* Enthusiastic about analytics and numbers
* Expert in project management and presenting in front of partners at multiple levels
* Business Fluent in English oral and written (other languages advantageous)
* Used to collaborate with people from technical and innovation related backgrounds
* Used to work with different cultures and by distance
* Open to travel throughout the region (30% of time)
Your benefits :
* Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
* Favorable pension fund contributions
* Subsidized meals in the Staff restaurant
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