Global Product Manager (m/w/d) Pulses & Proteins

DöhlerGroup; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DöhlerGroup is seeking a Global Product Manager for Pulses & Proteins to lead the worldwide strategy, lifecycle management, and portfolio growth. You will drive development from concept through commercialization while aligning with the Business Unit across global markets.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor performance metrics, and support Sales with market insights. Strong leadership and multilingual communication are essential to shape the global roadmap and pricing

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Food Science with experience in product management in the food industry.
• Experience managing full product lifecycle from innovation to commercialization.
• Strong strategic thinker able to lead cross-functional teams in a global matrix.
• Data-driven with focus on performance metrics, customer insights, and growth.
• German and English professional proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global Pulses & Proteins strategy aligned with Business Unit goals.
• Drive innovation and product lifecycle management to bring projects to market.
• Collaborate with the product org and cross-functional teams to optimize the assortment.
• Monitor revenue, turnover, market share and drive revenue improvements with Sales.
• Define success metrics from customer feedback to refine roadmap.
• Engage with customers to provide market insights to support sales and visits.
• Communicate portfolio updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct in-house training to promote product knowledge.
• Drive margin optimization with Pricing team (Stop-Swap).

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Strategic leadership

Data-driven

Communication skills

Leadership

Innovation

German language

English language

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Food Science

Job description

Reference ID: 43190

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.

As the Global Product Manager Pulses & Proteins, you will be at the forefront of managing the global strategy for our Pulses & Protein product portfolio. You will play a key role in ensuring the success of the portfolio lifecycle, from conceptualization to commercialization, all while driving sustainable growth across global markets.

Your role

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a global strategy for our Pulses & Proteins portfolio, aligning with our broader Business Unit strategy
• Innovation & Product Lifecycle Management: Drive innovation projects and product pipelines, ensuring successful commercialization in line with market needs
• Portfolio Management: Collaborate closely with the product organization and cross-functional teams within our global matrix to manage and optimize the assortment
• Revenue & Sales Monitoring: Monitor product performance and sales metrics (turnover, sales, market share), developing and executing strategies to drive improved revenue, in collaboration with the Sales team
• Customer Insights & Product Roadmap: Define success metrics and analyze customer feedback and product usage to continuously refine the product roadmap and lifecycle
• Sales Support & Expertise: Actively engage with customers, providing expert insights and market knowledge to support Sales teams in project execution, customer visits, and briefings
• Internal & External Communication: Regularly update internal teams and external stakeholders with aligned portfolio updates through media channels and internal portals
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Conduct in-house training to promote a deeper understanding of the product portfolio and its positioning
• Margin Optimization: Steer product margin structure and collaborate with the Pricing team to implement pricing strategies (Stop-Swap) to enhance profitability

Your profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Food Science with proven experience in product management, preferably in the food industry or a related field, with a strong focus on Pulses & Proteins or similar categories
• Expertise in managing the full product lifecycle from innovation to commercialization
• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global matrix organization
• Data-driven, with a sharp focus on performance metrics, customer insights, and business growth
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive collaboration across diverse teams
• Passion for innovation and product development, with a customer-first mindset
• German and English at a professional level (written and spoken)
• Comfortable working with international teams in a fast-paced environment - proactive, accountable, and eager to learn

As An Employer, We Offer

• Work with passion: We foster a culture where you can act with heart and mind, take pride in your work and inspire others through positivity and commitment.
• Lead with purpose at every level: For us, leadership is not defined by titles. It is about taking ownership, driving change and bring-ing meaning to what you do.
• Grow your way: With flexible development opportunites across departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover new strenghts and actively shape your own path.
• Global collaboration: Join an international team bringing together multiple cultures, languages and perspectives to spark new ideas and inspiration.
• Shared strength: We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other's strengths, we create a culture where trust and team play lead to shared success.

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.