Product Manager Plant-based Solutions - Groot-Bijgaarden, België - Puratos Zrt.

Puratos Zrt.

Geverifieerd bedrijf

Groot-Bijgaarden, België

6 dagen geleden

Geplaatst door:

Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

PRODUCT MANAGER

Plant-Based Solutions

For Puratos Headquarters, located at Groot-Bijgaarden, we are looking for a
Global Product Manager in order to achieve the ambitious business targets for our plant based solutions: Specialty fats and whippable toppings.

You will actively participate to the definition and global implementation of the strategy of the Business Unit. You will work side by side with your R&D counterparts, the local teams and the technical advisor community.

You will be responsible for the product strategy and portfolio of the plant-based category, with a strong focus on key innovations.

Key Accountabilities:

You build and implement the
product strategy aligned with Markets/ Channels/ Operations, in order to determine optimal competitive positioning to reach short and long term business objectives.
You manage the
product portfolio (profitability optimization, pricing, SKU management, benchmarking) and all elements of the
marketing mix (branding, pricing, route to market, promotions ).
You develop sales and product
communication support tools in line with the Group communication strategy
You actively support
business development (markets, channels, customers) by customer visits, customer presentations, training, exchange of best practices.
You monitor the
sales performance in terms of volume, margin evolution, customer penetration.... You propose, agree and rollout corrective actions or acceleration plans with local organizations and regional direction.
In close collaboration with the R&D team, you manage the
Innovation & Renovation pipeline, following Stage & Gate process to create future differentiation.
You collect, analyse and build
market intelligence from a wide range of data sources and identify possible impacts on the business.
You
manage relationships and partnerships with internal and external
stakeholders to share the product vision, create involvement at different organizational levels
Curious what to expect as a Product Manager at Puratos? Watch the journey of Charlotte De Montalembert, Product Manager for Sourdough: _

Who are we looking for?

You have a Business or Marketing degree with 5 years of relevant experience in product management, marketing, communication,
You are curious, data driven, digital savvy and inspired by the understanding of local consumer culture's diversity in food. You understand the evolution of consumption
You show strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at one time and work under pressure and to deadlines.
You play to win, you are fanatically customer centered and determined to continuously improve everything we do, daring to challenge boundaries to deliver superior value in products & services, and meaningful innovations.
You have a passion for food and you aim to understand the technical issues of their creation. Therefore ready to have a common language with R&D, technical advisors and Operations.
You are fluently in English (written/spoken). Knowledge of Dutch or French is a plus.
You are willing to travel 25% of your time.

- "You really feel the passion for our products."

Anneleen, PM Patisserie Mixes_

Our own Product Managers tell you, why you should apply:

Why would you join Puratos?

You will join a fast-growing, stable family business that has become an international market leader with a corporate culture in which innovation and entrepreneurship are part of our main priorities.

You will benefit from a great deal of freedom in your work, with plenty of room for initiative.

A great work environment with lots of challenges is what you can expect:

Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work
Training and career opportunities to build your career within our company

You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as a company car.

**Are you looking for the right recipe for your career?
**Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet. Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose Puratos, a Top Employer in Belgium.