Product Manager Chocolate Portfolio

Bühler Group; Uzwil; Vor Ort; CHF 130.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bühler Group in Switzerland is seeking a Product Manager for chocolate processing and service portfolio to drive growth, profitability, and long‑term success. You will translate market needs into innovative solutions, collaborating with customers, sales, R&D, engineering, and operations to strengthen Bühler's market leadership.

You will define the roadmap, manage the full product lifecycle, and shape commercialization plans while traveling internationally as needed to support growth and

Qualifikationen

• University/FH degree in Engineering, Food Technology or Business Administration.
• Several years of experience in Product Management, Business Development, Sales, or a comparable strategic role with portfolio management, pricing, product launches, market analysis, and commercialization activities.
• Strong business acumen with technical affinity and the ability to translate customer needs into profitable opportunities.
• Very good English communication and strong stakeholder management across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 20–30%).

Aufgaben

• Define the roadmap and grow the portfolio by identifying market opportunities and ensuring long‑term competitiveness of products and services.
• Lead full lifecycle of products and services including new introductions, optimization, standardization, service development, and phase‑outs.
• Translate customer and market needs into solutions by gathering insights and analyzing industry trends.
• Define value propositions, pricing strategies, business cases, and commercialization plans for products and services.
• Create and steer sales and marketing content, enable sales teams with tools/training, and represent Bühler at events.

Kenntnisse

Product Management

Business Development

Sales

Portfolio management

Pricing

Product launches

Market analysis

Commercialization

English communication

Stakeholder management

Technical affinity

Business acumen

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

University/FH degree in Engineering, Food Technology or Business Administration

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a Product Manager to drive the development, profitability, and long-term success of Bühler's chocolate processing and service portfolio. The role is critical in shaping portfolio strategy, translating market and customer needs into innovative solutions, and ensuring sustainable business growth. You will work closely with customers, sales, service, R&D, engineering, and operations to strengthen Bühler's market leadership in chocolate processing.

This is where you'll excel

• You drive portfolio strategy and growth by defining the roadmap, identifying market opportunities, and ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the product and service portfolio
• You manage the full lifecycle of products and services by leading new product introductions, portfolio optimization, standardization initiatives, service development, and phase-out activities
• You translate customer and market needs into solutions by gathering market insights, analyzing industry trends, customer requirements, and competitive developments
• You support commercial success by defining value propositions, pricing strategies, business cases, and commercialization plans for products and services
• You create and steer sales and marketing content by defining key messaging, supporting campaigns, and enabling sales teams with effective tools and training as well as representing Bühler at internal and external events

These are the skills you'll need

• Degree from a University or University of Applied Sciences (FH) in Engineering, Food Technology or Business Administration
• Several years of experience in Product Management, Business Development, Sales, or a comparable strategic role as well as experience in portfolio management, pricing, product launches, market analysis, and commercialization activities
• Strong business acumen combined with technical affinity and the ability to translate customer needs into profitable business opportunities
• Very good communication skills in English combined with excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions, regions, and cultures
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 20–30%)

Questions? We are happy to answer them!

Franziska Oertel

HR Recruiting and Marketing Specialist

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