Global Product Manager (m/f/d) Compounds Beverage Applications

Global Product Manager (m/f/d) Compounds Beverage Applications

Global Product Manager responsible for developing and deploying the product line and portfolio of compounds for beverage applications, overseeing business development, supply chain, pricing, innovation and overall growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the product line and product portfolio of "Compounds for beverage applications" including business development, supply chain, pricing, innovation and overall growth initiatives.
• Manage the global assortment with the product organization and internal stakeholders within our global matrix organization.
• Define a roadmap to drive the business and revenue growth in close alignment with the Team Leader Product Management.
• Roll‑out product innovations and assortment extensions globally and cross-functionally with strong focus on effective implementation and rapid market traction.
• Attend regular meetings with R&D, Marketing, Pricing and Sales teams to agree on the pricing strategy, product portfolio, and supply chain topics.
• Actively monitor competitors to benchmark portfolio and prepare competitive analysis.
• Support the sales team by engaging in customer visits, projects and briefings to share product and market know‑how.
• Define success metrics and analyze customer feedback and product usage to inform the product roadmap.
• Communicate portfolio updates on all media, including product portfolio displays within and outside the organization.
• Ensure in‑house trainings to foster deeper understanding of product portfolio and positioning.

Qualifications

• Successful track record as a product manager in the food and beverage industry, ideally in B2B business environment.
• Degree in food technology, general business administration, biotechnology or similar qualification.
• Proven track record creating and executing product roadmaps incrementally and sustainably.
• Strong customer mindset with demonstrated ability to engage directly and honestly with customers and deliver positive experience by creating a partnership mentality.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Hands‑on mentality and entrepreneurial thinking skills, capable of working well as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, manage change and multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Willingness to travel globally approx. 20% of working time.
• Fluent English and German required; additional languages highly beneficial.

Benefits

• Work with passion: we foster a culture where you can act with heart and mind, take pride in your work and inspire others through positivity and commitment.
• Lead with purpose at every level: for us, leadership is not defined by titles. It is about taking ownership, driving change and bringing meaning to what you do.
• Grow your way: with flexible development opportunities across departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover new strengths and actively shape your own path.
• Global collaboration: join an international team bringing together multiple cultures, languages and perspectives to spark new ideas and inspiration.
• Shared strength: we build real connections and grow together.

By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team play lead to shared success.

Equal Opportunities for All

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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