Product Manager Functional Proteins (m/f/d)

  • Mannheim
  • Vast contract
  • Voltijds

TOGETHER WE CONTRIBUTE TO BETTER NUTRITION AND HEALTH

In mei 2022 nam BENEO, een toonaangevende producent van functionele ingrediënten, Meatless over. Meatless is een succesvolle B2B-leverancier voor de snelgroeiende vegetarische en veganistische markt en produceert een breed portfolio van getextureerde producten die door grote voedselverwerkers worden gebruikt. BENEO is wereldwijd marktleider in functionele voedselingrediënten voor mens en dier, met productielocaties in Duitsland, België, Chili, Italië en Nederland. BENEO heeft een wereldwijd distributienetwerk in meer dan 75 landen en maakt deel uit van de Südzucker Groep, Europa's grootste suikerproducent. De overname van Meatless was de volgende logische stap van BENEO om zijn activiteiten te versterken met oplossingen voor plantaardige alternatieven. Via een unieke expertiseketen biedt BENEO klanten advies en inspiratie over nieuwe productideeën die een gezonde levensstijl op een holistische manier ondersteunen.

Reports hierarchically and functionally to the Head of Product Management Functional Protein. Increase the company's functional Proteins business success within the existing product portfolio. The scope of your tasks ranges from  product innovations, market insights, identifying demand for solutions, utilizing our product portfolio most efficiently in the required applications.

Jouw verantwoordelijkheden

Tasks and Key Performance Indicators linked to the role

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, management, and success of one or more products within the company. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including solution development, marketing, and sales, to ensure that the products meet customer needs, align with business goals, and are delivered on time and within budget. Key performance indicators are sales volume, pricing and gross margin.

 

Key Accountabilities

Product Strategy & Vision:

  • Define the product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify customer needs, market trends, and potential opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain a product roadmap that outlines key initiatives and milestones.

Product Development:

  • Collaborate with solution development team to create product specifications, user stories.
  • Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer feedback, market demand, and business objectives.
  • Oversee the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and quality.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related inquiries.
  • Communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders, including executives, sales, marketing, and customers.
  • Gather and synthesize feedback from stakeholders to refine and improve the product.

 

User Experience & Customer Focus:

  • Work with sales and solution development team to ensure a user-centric approach to product design.
  • Conduct user testing and gather feedback to continuously improve the product experience.
  • Ensure that the product meets high standards of usability, accessibility, and customer satisfaction.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

  • Analyze product performance data and KPIs to assess the success of product initiatives.
  • Use data insights to drive product decisions, optimizations, and future development.
  • Regularly report on product performance, including usage, retention, and revenue metrics.

Go-to-Market Strategy:

  • Collaborate with marketing, sales, and customer support teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies.
  • Ensure successful product launches, including coordinating marketing campaigns, sales training, and customer communications.
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of go-to-market activities and adjust strategies as needed.

Budget & Resource Management:

  • Manage the product budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Coordinate with finance and operations teams to forecast costs and revenue associated with the product.

 

Jouw Profiel

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
  • years of experience in product management or a related role.
  • Strong understanding of the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Familiarity with product and/or project management tools
  • Experience working within the food industry, preferably in the world of ingredients.  You bring an additional plus when you have worked in the field of alternative proteins.
  • Proven track record of managing and launching successful products.
  • Ability to think strategically, do market sizing exercises and integrate these insights in the product vision and portfolio strategy.
  • Ability to translate market needs into product solutions
  • Agile and flexible: can deal with short deadlines and can cope with change
  • Likes to shape and build business rather than work in an established business environment

 

Ons Aanbod

  • Interessante taken en verantwoordelijkheden in een groeiende zakelijke omgeving
  • Aantrekkelijke verloning en voordelen
  • Open communicatie en vlakke hiërarchieën
  • Value-driven bedrijfscultuur

Interesse?

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Voor meer informatie over deze functie, gelieve contact op te nemen met:

Marcel Weber
E-mail: marcel.weber@suedzuckergroup.com

www.beneo.com

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