Product Manager (m/f/d) Functional Carbohydrates

Mannheim, New Jersey, Oreye, Pemuco, Singapore, Tienen, Wijgmaal (Leuven)
Fixed-Term
Full-time

We are an international leading company for functional ingredients for humans and animals. Our production sites are located in Germany, Belgium, Chile and Italy. We market our products in over 75 countries with an international sales Network. BENEO is a member of the Südzucker Group.

Your Tasks

Act as the Product Owner and key interface between sales, marketing, technical applications, regulatory, and science teams, while fostering collaboration with industry partners to drive market development for Palatinose™ and ISOMALT
Align expert insights across departments to shape market strategies and address business needs
Analyze the project pipeline, challenge and support the sales team, and identify opportunities for growth
Lead and coordinate sales campaigns in collaboration with internal experts, ensuring successful execution and follow-up
Monitor market trends, evaluate portfolio gaps, and develop strategic recommendations
Provide product expertise, updates, and training for the sales team and partners
Support customer meetings, innovation workshops, and strategic initiatives to explore new market opportunities
Create and manage product-related content for internal and external communication
Represent the product portfolio at trade shows, conferences, and in key customer engagements
Support management with pricing, financial analysis, and reporting while ensuring alignment across the product management team

Your Profile

Completed studies in Food Technology, Bioindustrial Sciences or a related field
Several years of professional experience in product management, sales, or marketing within the functional food ingredients sector
Strong technical and nutritional knowledge
Business fluent English skills, German and other languages are plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a goal-oriented and structured approach to work, both independently and in teams across all organizational levels
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with a customer-focused mindset and adaptability to dynamic, fast-paced environments
Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally as needed

We Offer

Attractive remuneration and various special payments 37-hour week (full-time), flexible working hours and 30 days' vacation per year
Mobile working (up to 49%)
Individual development and training opportunities as well as an extensive online learning program
Company pension scheme and accident insurance
Bike leasing and subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket (as a job ticket)
Fitness cooperation, family service and free learning support for employees' children (via app)
Affordable company restaurant for breakfast and lunch
Modern offices with height-adjustable desks
Employee shares and Südzucker vacation homes in attractive vacation regions
Open communication and flat hierarchies
Value-driven company culture
Onboarding event, company party, plant tour and after-work events

The position is to be filled immediately and is limited to 3 years (parental leave replacement).

Interested?

If you are interested we appreciate your online application. For more information please contact:

Celine Groen
phone: 0621-421462