Product Manager Pre-dough / DIOstart

Product Manager Pre-dough / DIOstart (m/f/d)

DIOSNA Dierks & Söhne GmbH was founded in 1885 in Germany, Osnabrück, and is one of the leading suppliers of machines and plants
for the food (focus in bakery) and pharmaceutical industries.
As the market leader in machines for dough production of bakery and pastry products, we are focused on international growth.
Our systems are designed, built, and delivered upon specific customer requirements: from the smallest handcraft mixers to industrial fully-automated large-scale plants – DIOSNA offers solutions for various ways of preparing dough.
With the specialization and quality of our kneading machines, we operate in a highly attractive market segment based on increasing consumer demand in international markets.
We are looking for you to strengthen our team for the position of
Product Manager Pre-dough / DIOstart (m/f/d)
Objectives of this role:

• technological, sales-oriented consulting of new and existing customers
• Proactive expansion of activities as well as further development of the product portfolio in the area of starter cultures
• Further development of the starter dough systems in cooperation with the technical departments
• Interface to marketing & sales
• Continuous market and competition analysis
• Support in carrying out customer tests in our technical center in Osnabrück
• Support in marketing activities, implementation of seminars/webinars as well as participation in trade fairs with the aim of customer acquisition
• Internal training with regard to bakery technology topics
  Responsibilities:
• Successfully completed training as a baker or food technology specialist
• Experience in a large bakery or food industry
• Good raw material, product and processing knowledge
• Good knowledge of production processes, equipment and process technology
• Knowledge of food law and hygiene regulations
• Knowledge of the market environment, competition and business contexts
• Written and spoken English skills and willingness to travel internationally on business trips
• Structured, independent, proactive way of working
• Strong communication skills and initiative
• Experience in sales, distribution or field service desirable
• Master’s degree as a baker or confectioner desirable
  We offer you:
• General conditions: Performance-based remuneration with 30 days annual vacation, subsidy for metal pension after probationary period, Job ticket, anniversary bonus and cash bonuses for operational improvement suggestions
• Tasks: Exciting, responsible, varied tasks and the express wish for you to contribute your ideas
• Team: international team, flat hierarchies, cooperation at eye level, open communication and constructive feedback culture
• Induction and further training: a good start with individual induction plans and support from an experienced mentor, internal further training opportunities (DIOSNA Academy) as well as external tailored further training measures
• Work-life balance: flexible working hours including flexitime, time off in lieu and mobile work
• Company health promotion: company doctor, psychological counseling, Hansefit, back school
• Local offers at the location: English courses, company canteen, fruit basket, free water, parking spaces
  Enjoy creative opportunities and varied tasks – we offer you independent work on interesting, interdisciplinary issues. Benefit from the advantages of an economically excellently positioned company and enrich our team with your knowledge!
  We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, by e-mail, please in PDF format only, to: bewerbung@diosna.de