Brand Manager

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite 5 days per week

Competitive salary and benefits

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a Brand Manager for the Agricultural Ingredients business in Turlock, CA. This onsite role leads portfolio strategy, pricing, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth and market leadership.

You will work with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Finance to define and execute go-to-market plans, launch new products, and optimize SKU performance. A strong background in food science/engineering with business acumen is essential.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in a technical product management role, preferably in the food or flavor business.
• Technical bachelor’s degree in food science or engineering with an MBA preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to prioritize projects and navigate ambiguity.
• Analytical and detailed mindset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and ability to navigate a complex matrix organization.
• Action-oriented, self-starter with managerial courage.
• Creative thinker and team player with customer contact in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify and interpret customer, consumer, and market trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce experience; ERP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop holistic product strategy including market analysis and pricing strategy.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, R&D and Finance.
• Prepare and manage product launches and SKUs; support S&OP and portfolio health.
• Monitor competitive actions and market trends; provide strategic recommendations.
• Visit customers as needed; act as product expert to the sales team.
• Collaborate globally to optimize pricing and value proposition.

Skills

Product management

Commercial acumen

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Communication

CRM (Salesforce)

ERP knowledge

Education

BSc in food science or engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

ERP systems

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for a Brand Manager to join our team and support the Agricultural Ingredients business in Turlock, CA. This position is a key member of the Sensient team, where you will be required to collaborate onsite in Turlock, CA 5 days per week.

In this role, you will lead holistic product strategy, including market and segment analysis, competitive analysis, pricing best practices, go-to-market strategy, and product differentiation. This position works cross-functionally in the organization and has customer-facing interactions. You will be a pivotal member to define and take stake in Sensient’s success roadmap.

What you will do:

• Portfolio Strategy and Planning:
• Develop a deep understanding of products, how they are made and their value propositions
• Define strategies and implement tactics that support portfolio growth.
• Support S&OP process, new item introduction, and long-term health our portfolio via SKU optimization.
• Product P+L & Pricing:
• Work with Senior Leadership to outline targets (growth rate, revenue, margin, profit criteria).
• Guide pricing team for setting product line pricing strategy, and pricing elasticities, including floor pricing and pricing individual SKUs. Collaborate
• closely with Finance and Manufacturing Operations to proactively identify and improve processes to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Management:
• Provide thought leadership in managing all portfolio aspects.
• Work with our Sales Team as the product expert and visit customers as needed.
• Collaborate with global product management peers to monitor market trends and competitive actions.
• Value Proposition & Innovation:
• Work closely with our Sales Team to understand customer satisfaction drivers. Advance our objective to be Best in Class in solving customers' challenges.
• Play a vital role in preparing new product launch plans to ensure launch readiness.
• Collaborate with our Innovation Team to identify gaps and product enhancements needed to solve taste challenges.
• Work closely with Marketing and R&D to identify the true potential of a new product (Size of Price) and post-launch performance analysis.
• Competitive Intelligence:
• Understand the competitive landscape
• Closely monitor the portfolio landscape, including competitive launches.
• Identify potential strengths and gaps in products, processes, and technologies.

What you will bring:

• 4-7 years of experience in a technical product management role, preferably in the food or flavor business.
• Technical bachelor’s degree in food science or engineering with an MBA preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen, with a proven ability to make choices and prioritize projects concerning the business opportunity they represent. Navigate through ambiguity.
• Analytical and detailed mindset. Comfortable discussing technical details.
• Excellent leadership, communication skills and the ability to navigate in a complex matrix organization. Partner with business leaders and provide strategic support.
• Action-oriented, self-starter, and demonstrated ability to make decisions with managerial courage.
• Creative thinker and team player, enjoy customer contact working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strongly identify and interpret customer, consumer, and market trends.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills. Working knowledge of CRM platforms, especially Salesforce. Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.

What you will get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Agricultural Ingredients:

Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 -$135,000 USD. Pay is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the US without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at the Turlock, California location and must reside in the area or be willing to commute.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.