Business Development Manager (Cheese)

Ofi Indonesia; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food ingredients company in Jakarta Utara seeks a Product Manager specializing in cheese seasoning. This role involves developing product strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and managing the product lifecycle. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the food industry and a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field. Strong communication skills and market knowledge are essential. Join us to make an impact in the food sector.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in product management or sales within the food industry.
• Deep understanding of cheese seasoning products and market applications.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategy based on market trends and insights.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the cheese seasoning market.
• Plan and execute sales and marketing strategies for category growth.

Skills

Product management

Sales strategy

Market analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategy based on market trends, consumer insights and competitive analysis, specializing in cheese seasoning.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in HORECA and CPG Industry, specializing in cheese seasoning.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with distributors, industrial and foodservice clients.
• Plan and execute sales and marketing strategies to drive category growth in cheese and brand visibility.
• Conduct market analysis to forecast demand, monitor competition and identify growth potential.
• Sales to specific cheese seasonings market players.
• Lead new product launches, packaging adaptation, and marketing communication in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Conduct cheese seasoning product training and sensory education for sales team, chefs, clients in collaboration with technical team.
• Manage end to end product lifecycle for cheese seasonings portfolio, selection pricing, positioning, and performance tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, sales, or marketing within the food industry, preferably with a focus on seasonings or cheese products.
• Deep understanding of cheese seasoning products, including formulation, sensory attributes, and market applications.
• Strong knowledge of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape in the cheese and seasoning category.
• Skilled in planning and executing sales and marketing strategies to drive category growth and brand visibility.
• Experience in managing distributor and client relationships in both industrial and foodservice channels.
• Strong analytical skills to forecast demand, monitor competition, and identify growth potential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead cross‑functional teams.

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.