Category Manager (m/f/d) Dairy & Ice Cream

TT Exchange Rates; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Passion-driven work

Ownership opportunities

Global teamwork

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Döhler in Darmstadt, Germany, is seeking a Category Manager (m/f/d) for Dairy & Ice Cream. You will develop and implement market segment plans, drive business results, and collaborate with sales, marketing and product teams in a global environment.

This role requires several years in sales or product management within the food industry, strong analytical skills, and an entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset. English fluency is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of relevant commercial experience (sales, market segments, product management) in food industry.
• Hands-on mindset with a customer-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with structured, independent work style.
• Creative, passionate, and committed to implementing innovative ideas.
• International experience and matrix-organization exposure.
• Convincing presenter with ability to motivate others.
• Team player with flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Business fluent in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement short-, medium-, and long-term market segment plans.
• Take responsibility for the business results of the market segment.
• Conduct business analyses and implement conclusions with Sales.
• Plan and execute initiatives with business units.
• Design clear market segment briefings for the applications team to develop market and customer-relevant concepts.
• Coordinate global customer visits and events to develop new business.
• Collaborate efficiently with regional market segment teams.

Kenntnisse

Sales experience

Market segmentation

Product management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

English fluency

German helpful

Jobbeschreibung

Category Manager (m/f/d) Dairy & Ice Cream

Date: 10/20/26

Company Description

We are a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the global food, beverage and life science & nutrition industry. We are all about mastering sensory experience and nutritional performance.

We offer exceptional opportunities for passionate people who want to shape the future of nutrition in an entrepreneurial and impact-driven environment. Here, you have the freedom to take ownership and to thrive both professionally and personally. Be part of a highly committed team with a clear purpose: at Döhler, smart ideas have a way of becoming great products.

Together, we bring ideas to life.

Job Description

Your Impact in This Role:

• Development and implementation of specific short-, medium- and long-term market segment plans
• Responsibility for the business results of the market segment
• Conducting business analyses and effectively implementing the conclusions in cooperation with the sales department
• Planning and implementation of exciting initiatives in close cooperation with business units
• Design and communication of clear market segment briefings for the application department to develop market and customer-relevant food concepts
• Global customer visits and events: Active cooperation with the sales organization with the clear goal of developing new business
• Efficient and cooperative collaboration with the regional market segment teams

Qualifications

Your Profile:

• Several years of relevant professional experience in the commercial sector (Sales, Market Segments, Product Management) ideally in the food industry
• Hands‑on mentality and customer‑oriented mindset
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as a structured, effective and independent way of working
• Creativity, passion and commitment in implementing innovative ideas
• International personality and experience with working in matrix organizations (cross‑functional work)
• Convincing and inspiring presentation skills that motivate other people
• Ability to work in a team, flexibility and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Business fluent in English, German is a significant plus

Additional Information

What WeOffer:

• Work withpassion:We create an environment where passion meets profession. Meaningful work and positive energy inspire people to give their best and make lasting contribution to our shared success.
• Take ownership:We empower you to take ownership and share your ideas. Whatever your role, you have the opportunity to show initiative and make an impact.
• Grow yourway:With flexibledevelopmentopportunitiesacross departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover newstrengthsand actively shape your career path.
• Thrive in a global environment:Join an international team bringing together multiplecultures,languagesand perspectives to sparknew ideasand inspiration.Through global collaboration, you expand your horizon both professionally and personally.
• The team always wins:We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team playlead to shared success.

EqualOpportunities for All

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

A good match starts with shared values. Complete our Culture Fit Challenge to find out how well your mindset aligns with the way we work.