Category Manager - Natural Colors (Food & Beverage)

Döhler GmbH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with passion

Take ownership

Grow your career

Global collaboration

Team success

Job summary

Döhler GmbH, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a Category Manager for Natural Colors (Food & Beverage) to own the full lifecycle and market growth of the North American colors portfolio. You will drive revenue and profitability targets while turning market intelligence into winning product ideas.

Collaborating with Sales, R&D and Marketing, you will translate chemistry into commercial value, deliver impactful client presentations, and lead market campaigns and launch collateral.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on product management or R&D in natural colors.
• Travel up to 25% to meet clients and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end strategy, lifecycle, and market growth for the colors portfolio.
• Drive revenue, profitability, and market footprint growth.
• Turn market intelligence and consumer behavior into product breakthroughs.
• Bridge between technical innovation and commercial success with sales and R&D.
• Deliver compelling product stories and client presentations.
• Collaborate with marketing to build campaigns and launch collateral.

Skills

Product management

Market intelligence

Client presentations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Category Manager - Natural Colors (Food & Beverage)

• Full-time
• Job Function: Product Management
• Entry Level: Professionals

We are a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the global food, beverage and life science & nutrition industry. We are all about mastering sensory experience and nutritional performance.

We offer exceptional opportunities for passionate people who want to shape the future of nutrition in an entrepreneurial and impact-driven environment. Here, you have the freedom to take ownership and to thrive both professionally and personally. Be part of a highly committed team with a clear purpose: at Döhler, smart ideas have a way of becoming great products.

Together, we bring ideas to life.

Become the creative and commercial driving force behind Döhler's North American colors portfolio. In this high-visibility position based in Chicago, IL, you will shape how millions of consumers experience the visual appeal of their favorite food and beverage brands.

• Shape the Visual Future: Own the end-to-end strategy, lifecycle, and market growth of our vibrant colors and coatings portfolio.
• Fuel Revenue & Profit: Take charge of aggressive P&L, revenue, and profitability targets to expand our market footprint.
• Spot the Next Big Trend: Turn deep market intelligence, consumer behavior, and competitor tracking into winning product breakthroughs.
• Partner with Sales & R&D: Act as the bridge between technical innovation and commercial success, arming the sales team with high-impact value propositions and winning pitches.
• Command the Stage: Deliver compelling product stories and technical capability presentations directly to key client accounts.
• Launch Market Movements: Team up with marketing to build explosive campaigns, training tools, and launch collateral.

Compensation & Rewards

• Base Salary Range: $140,000 – $160,000 (commensurate with experience, plus performance incentives and competitive benefits).

Your Profile:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on product management, product development, or R&D experience specifically within the natural colors market.
• Charismatic, strategic, and capable of translating complex chemistry into clear, commercial excitement.
• Open to travel up to 25% to meet clients and industry partners.

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What WeOffer:

• Work withpassion:We create an environment where passion meets profession. Meaningful work and positive energy inspire people to give their best and make lasting contribution to our shared success.
• Take ownership:We empower you to take ownership and share your ideas. Whatever your role, you have the opportunity to show initiative and make an impact.
• Grow yourway:With flexibledevelopmentopportunitiesacross departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover newstrengthsand actively shape your career path.
• Thrive in a global environment:Join an international team bringing together multiplecultures,languagesand perspectives to sparknew ideasand inspiration.Through global collaboration, you expand your horizon both professionally and personally.
• The team always wins:We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team playlead to shared success.

EqualOpportunities for All

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. A good match starts with shared values. Complete our Culture Fit Challenge to find out how well your mindset aligns with the way we work.