(Junior) Productmanager (m/f/d)Freeze Dried Fruits & Vegetables

(Junior) Product Manager Freeze Dried Fruits & Vegetables

Reference ID: 42469

We are a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. Our mission is to shape the future of nutrition through innovative technology that processes plant‑based raw materials into products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy and confectionery goods for well‑known brands. Close to 10,000 employees in more than 70 countries share a common goal – to ensure that millions of people worldwide enjoy the products created by us.

Your role

• Development and deployment of a product line and product portfolio, including business development, supply chain, pricing, innovation and growth initiatives for a defined category within the Business Unit Specialty Ingredients (Freeze‑Dried Fruit & Vegetable, Granulates & Inclusions, Powders).
• Management and development of the product assortment with the Business Unit organization and the respective internal stakeholders within our global matrix organization.
• Support of the development of a roadmap to drive business growth in close alignment with the Team Leader Product Management.
• Active monitoring of competitors to benchmark our portfolio and prepare competitive analysis.
• Support of the sales team by actively engaging in customer visits, projects and briefings to share specific product and market knowhow.
• Analysis of customer and market feedback and product usage to feed that back into the product roadmap supported by Market Intelligence.
• Communication and maintenance of aligned portfolio updates on all media, including product portfolio displays within and outside of the organization.
• Preparation of in‑house trainings to foster a deeper understanding of the product portfolio and positioning.

Your profile

• First experience as a product manager or a sales/application background in the food and beverages industry, preferably in a B2B environment.
• Degree in food technology, general business administration or a similar qualification.
• Strong open‑mind and entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to build a network within our global matrix organization.
• Organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Hands‑on mentality and entrepreneurial thinking – 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 – approximately 20% of the working time.
• IT proficiency (proficient use of MS Office, SAP experience desirable).
• Fluent English and German skills.

Your Benefits

• Friendly and informal atmosphere, family‑owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels.
• Integral part of our business success – a chance to impact the future of nutrition.
• Full empowerment to take on responsibilities and unleash your potential.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art technologies through partnerships with market‑leading innovators.
• Anniversary and special payments, employee referral bonuses.
• Additional benefits: Christmas parties, events, financial perks, online shop discounts, mobile phone contracts, travel discounts.
• Onboarding event for new employees and several weeks of individual training.
• Opportunity for continuous development through internal and external training programs.
• On‑site cafeteria with regional and varied cuisine and complimentary drinks.
• Local sports offerings at reduced prices.
• Mobility support – subsidised Germany ticket or JobRad.
• Insurance benefits such as company pension plans and accident insurance.
• Challenging, internationally oriented work at our headquarters in Darmstadt.
• Attractive location – easily accessible by train, bus, on foot or by car (free parking).

Equal opportunities

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.

Become a part of our team and apply online through our career portal. We are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail.

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