Global Category Manager (m/f/d) Confectionery

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition? We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10,000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

Your Role

• Managing the Global market segment Food - Confectionery
• 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

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 an advantage

Culture: Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues.

Impact: You are an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition.

Empowerment: You can fully unleash your potential and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities.

Digitalization: We maintain excellent partnerships with market-leading innovators, allowing you to access and work with state-of-the-art technologies.

Additional Benefits: Anniversary and special payments, Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping, and travel discounts, etc.).

Onboarding: Welcome@Döhler: Onboarding event for all new colleagues, as well as several weeks of individual training.

Continuous Development: Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs.

On-site Amenities: Food is taken care of: On-site cafeteria with regional and varied cuisine and complimentary drinks.

Health and Mobility: Stay fit: Take advantage of local sports offerings at reduced prices. Mobility: Subsidized Germany ticket or JobRad.

Insurance Benefits: such as company pension plans and accident insurance.

Global Growth Trajectory: Challenging and internationally oriented work at our headquarters in Darmstadt.

Location: Attractive location in Darmstadt: Easily accessible by train, bus, on foot, or by car (free parking).

Equal Opportunities for All

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, regulations and ordinances.

Become a part of our team and apply online through our career portal to the attention of. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail.