Global Commercial Head of Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables mfd

GFIC; Heidelberg; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An International Food Ingredients Company is seeking a Global Head of Fruit and Vegetable Powders. In this role, you will drive sales and marketing efforts across various regions, facilitating the development of new products and managing Go-To-Market strategies. The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Technology, ideally an MBA, with over 7 years of experience in category management specifically in Flavours Extracts or F&V Powders. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and fluency in English are essential. Location can be negotiated between Northern Italy or the US.

Qualifikationen

• Must have experience in Category Management in Flavours Extracts / F&V Powders.
• Fluent in English and preferably Italian.
• 7+ years of category/product management experience.

Aufgaben

• Analyse consumer trends related to the product category.
• Develop Go-To-Market strategy for new products.
• Create forecasts for product demand to ensure inventory sustainability.

Kenntnisse

Business Development

Revenue Growth

Customer Services

Account Management

Communication

Market Research

Project Management

Ausbildung

Degree in Food Technology

MBA

Jobbeschreibung

Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consulting

is searching for an international Food Ingredients Company the

Global Head of Fruit and Vegetable Powders

Location

Northern Italy or US

Purpose

• To drive sales and marketing efforts of our dehydrated vegetables business across all relevant geographies.
• To facilitate development of new products and build Go-To Market strategies for all products based on a deep understanding of market dynamics.

Education & Relevant Experience

• Degree in Food Technology and if possible MBA
• fluent in english and if possible Italian
• global experience

Knowledge

• Proven Sales and marketing experience in Food & Flavour industry internationally in a similar organisation.
• Experienced in Food Ingredients industry
• Technical exposure
• Detailed understanding of product development and management with a good grasp on Go-To-Market strategies.
• Must have at least 7 years of category / product management experience.
• Solid knowledge of category management marketing and sales principles
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods

Behavioural Skills

• Strong leadership skill with a proven ability to lead and execute strategic business initiative.
• Great analytical skills and strong attention to detail. with an ability to navigate in a start up mode
• Ability to work in ambiguous situation and remain flexible
• Proactive inquisitive passionate who relishes taking ownership.
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Result focused and committed
• Strong Interpersonal skill

Tasks

Responsibilities

• Analyse data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
• Create and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category
• Develop an Go-To-Market strategy for new products.
• Build and drive relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and profitability across regions and products.
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
• Create forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory
• Manage budget development and revenue for the category
• Develop strong working relationships with buying marketing and merchandising teams.
• Create strategy for the dehydrated category for us globally.
• Ensure product availability at all times through accurate forecasting techniques.

Requirements

• Must have: Please apply only if you have experience in Category Management in Flavours Extracts / F&V Powders

Key Skills

Business Development,Compliance,Revenue Growth,Customer Services,Account Management,Staff Meetings,Communication,CRM,Client Relationships,Market Research,Project Management,Contract Management,Business Units,daily operation,Logistics

Employment Type: Employee

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1