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

TT Exchange Rates; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Döhler is seeking a Global Product Manager for Pulses & Proteins to lead the global strategy and lifecycle of the portfolio. You will drive innovation, manage the assortment across markets, and collaborate with Sales to optimize revenue while steering pricing and margins.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong cross-functional leadership, and fluency in German and English to work with international teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Food Science with product management experience.
• Experience managing full product lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
• German and English professional level; able to work with international teams.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute global strategy for Pulses & Proteins portfolio.
• Drive innovation and product lifecycle management aligned with market needs.
• Collaborate with product org and cross-functional teams to manage assortment.
• Monitor product performance and develop revenue strategies with Sales.
• Define success metrics from customer feedback to refine roadmap and lifecycle.
• Engage with customers providing insights and market knowledge to support Sales.
• Update internal/external stakeholders with aligned portfolio updates via channels.
• Conduct in-house training to promote product knowledge and positioning.
• Steer product margin structure and collaborate on pricing strategies to enhance profitability.

Kenntnisse

Strategic Leadership

Innovation & PLCM

Portfolio Management

Revenue Monitoring

Customer Insights

Sales Support

Communication

Training & Knowledge Sharing

Pricing & Margin Optimization

Ausbildung

Business Administration / Economics / Food Science

Jobbeschreibung

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

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.

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.