Technical Product Manager (m/f/d) - Beverages

DöhlerGroup; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Döhler is seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead brewing-focused product development and customer solutions. You will co-own Lead-to-Order projects, work with sales to identify optimal products, and manage development orders for D&A or R&D.

You will collaborate across Business Units, shape regional assortments, and pursue co-development opportunities with customers to add value for Döhler and its clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in beverage/food technology or brewing or a natural science discipline.
• 5–8 years in product development, R&D, sales, or a business unit in brewing or related industries.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Willingness to travel and attend customer meetings.

Responsibilities

• Co-owning Lead-to-Order projects and support Sales in selecting optimal products and technical solutions.
• Collaborate with Account Managers during briefing; finalize briefings and initiate development orders.
• Gatekeeper for development requests, evaluate relevance and prioritise based on cost-benefit.
• Leverage portfolio knowledge to optimize and develop products with regional market needs in mind.
• Shape regional or territory-specific B2C assortment aligned with market segments and application teams.
• Identify co-development opportunities with customers and participate in innovation projects.

Skills

Technical expertise

Commercial drive

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

SAP experience

MS Office

Education

Degree in beverage/food technology or brewing

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Reference ID: 43338

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.

We are looking for a (technical) expert with a focus on brewing to join us as a Technical Product Manager.

The Role

• Beverage/food technology or brewing specialist, with in-depth industry expertise - particularly in applications and B2B products - to develop optimal solutions for customers.
• Co-owning projects in the Lead-to-Order process and supporting Sales in identifying the best products, services, and technical solutions for relevant customer requests.
• Working closely with the Account Manager during the briefing phase of the Lead-to-Order process, finalize the briefing, select products from the portfolio, or define and initiate development orders for D&A or R&D.
• Serve as the gatekeeper for development requests, evaluating business relevance and cost-benefit ratio, and coordinating prioritization.
• Deep knowledge of our portfolio to work closely with the Business Units to optimize and further develop it, taking regional requirements and market trends into account.
• Shape the regional or territory-specific B2C assortment in alignment with market segments and application teams.
• Identify co-development opportunities with customers and participate in innovation projects to create added value for both customers and Döhler.

The Profile

• Highly experienced technical expert (m/f/d) with strong commercial drive.
• Demonstrate a high level of assertiveness and persistence, combined with outstanding communication skills.
• Successfully completed degree in beverage or food technology, brewing, or a comparable natural science discipline.
• Strong communicator and enjoy working in a team.
• A solution- and goal-oriented mindset is essential for you to perform successfully.
• Proficient in MS Office and ideally experience with SAP.
• Working languages are German and English.
• Willingness to travel and participate in customer meetings.
• Ideally, at least 5-8 years of experience in product development, R&D, sales, or within a Business Unit or market segment (at Döhler), in the brewing industry, or a comparable industry.

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.