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
1 remote working day per week
Favorable pension fund contributions
Subsidized meals in the Staff restaurant
Worldwide private accident insurance
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