Head of Product Portfolio Marketing - Premium Wafer Sector (w/m/d)

Loacker; Bolzano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global leader in premium snacks is looking for a Portfolio Manager in Bolzano. The role requires over 10 years of experience in FMCG, specifically in the confectionery sector. The ideal candidate will manage and optimize the product portfolio while leading cross-functional teams to achieve market leadership. The position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth and international career development.

Servizi

Company canteen

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Structured onboarding phase

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience in portfolio management or product marketing in FMCG.
• Strong background in the confectionery or sweet snacks industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing global product portfolios.
• Excellent analytical skills for interpreting complex market data.
• Outstanding communication skills in English; other languages are a plus.

Mansioni

• Analyze and monitor market trends and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product portfolio strategy.
• Oversee global portfolio planning and new products planning process.
• Lead product portfolio budget management.
• Support the new product development governance.
• Supervise and support Product Portfolio Managers.

Conoscenze

Strategic portfolio management

Market analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Formazione

University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

You will be

part of a dynamic team shaping the future of a global market leader in premium wafer products.

The ideal candidate is passionate about the sweet snacks sector, skilled in portfolio strategy, and has a robust background in marketing.

You will

drive the management, development, and optimization of our distinguished product portfolio, aiming at building and strengthening our market captainship.

TASKS

• Analyze and monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and potential risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Sales, Operations, Finance) to define global product portfolio objectives, strategy, and guidelines, ensuring consistency and clarity of priorities across categories and markets
• Oversee Global Portfolio planning, coordinating the annual / multi-annual New Products Planning process supportby consolidating requests / briefs and facilitating consensus across stakeholders
• Recommend product range mobilization and promote de-complexity initiatives according to performance and business priorities establishing KPIs, metrics and processes to monitor and report on product portfolio performance across all brands and product categories
• Lead product portfolio budget management, allocating resources and funds effectively and efficiently according to overall business priorities
• Support the NPD process and governance, dealing with its phases, gates, deliverables, and working mechanisms, and ensuring projects adhere to established processes and procedures
• Supervise Product Portfolio Managers supporting their professional development

PROFILE

• Proven experience as a Portfolio Manager, Product Marketing Manager or similar role in FMCG (10+ years); experience in the confectionery or sweet snacks industry is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing global product portfolios
• Prior experience in marketing is highly desirable; ability to integrate marketing strategies with portfolio management
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market research
• Strong project and people management skills with a track record of coordinating cross-functional teams
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities in English; additional languages are an asset
• University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or related field; advanced degree is a plus
• Availability to travel internationally as required

OUR OFFER

• The opportunity to join a globally recognized brand
• A collaborative, inclusive environment fostering creativity and excellence
• Room for professional growth and international career development
• An international company that cares about people and planet
• Company canteen

Workplace : Bolzano

Your contact person for this position :

Stefanie Prader

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What awaits you

International and family owned company

Professional and Personal development supported by a dedicated plattform

Jobspecific, structured and detailed onboarding phase

Company restaurant with wholesome and healthy cuisine

Flexible working hours and home office opportunity (if the job allows that)

And a whole lot of crispy wafers...

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