Portfolio Product Manager

McCormick & Company; Zug; Hybrid; CHF 80’000 - 110’000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the food and beverage sector is seeking a Portfolio Product Manager to develop and implement brand strategies within the Herbs & Spices and Baking categories. This part-time role offers flexible hours and a hybrid working model, focusing on analytics, market contributions, and cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates are proactive, communicative, and possess relevant educational backgrounds in business.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or Bachelor's degree preferred in marketing or business administration.
• Relevant experience in a similar role; FMCG experience is a plus.
• Fluency in German and English; French is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Develop long-term portfolio strategy for brands in the H&S and Baking categories.
• Lead brand portfolio optimization and market innovations.
• Initiate new business development projects and collaborations.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Ausbildung

Master's or Bachelor's degree in business administration

Jobbeschreibung

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Part-time: 60%
It is a part-time job (60%), but for the first few months, it can be full-time if you are open to that.

Location: Zug, Switzerland (hybrid model)

Main Responsibilities

• Develop the long-term portfolio strategy for local brands McCormick and Butty in Herbs & Spices (H&S) and Baking categories.
• Lead the brand portfolio optimization, renovation, and innovation from idea to market across the EMEA region.
• Establish conclusions, recommendations, and short- and long-term action plans.
• Contribute to growth initiatives across categories like H&S, Baking, Ethnic Food, and Sauces.
• Analyze market data and performance metrics (Nielsen) with transversal knowledge of categories, brands, and competitors.
• Initiate new business development projects such as partnerships and collaborations with the H&S Brand Manager.
• Participate actively in business reviews with distributors and partners.
• Work closely with the H&S Brand Manager, acting as deputy when needed.
• Be an active member of the European Marketing community.

Candidate Profile

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in business administration, preferably with a marketing focus.
• Relevant experience in a similar role; FMCG experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills and quick comprehension.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, persuasive ability.
• Ability to build relationships in a matrix, cross-functional, multicultural environment.
• Responsible, proactive, results-driven, hands-on mentality.
• Organizational skills and meticulous work approach.
• Fluent in German and English; French is an advantage.

About McCormick Switzerland

We have been active in Switzerland for decades with brands like McCormick, Butty, Thai Kitchen, Cholula, and Franks RedHot, in categories such as Herbs & Spices, Baking, Ethnic Food, and Sauces. We collaborate with distributors supporting our growth strategy and fostering entrepreneurship. Our global cross-functional teams are key to our success and offer development opportunities.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management, Sales, and Marketing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing