Global Category Manager – Essential Nutrients

Balchem; New Jersey; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Category Manager for Essential Nutrients to lead strategic direction and product lifecycle management. This pivotal role involves developing a long-term vision, conducting market analysis, and driving innovation within the category. You will collaborate with R&D and sales teams to enhance product offerings and maximize profitability through effective pricing strategies. If you possess a strong background in product management and a passion for driving growth in a dynamic environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the industry while working for a company committed to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product or category management is required.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with proven product portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term category vision and business plans for growth.
• Oversee product lifecycle from conception to end-of-life.
• Conduct market analysis to align marketing plans with category objectives.

Skills

Product Management

Market Analysis

Strategic Planning

Sales Enablement

Pricing Strategy

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Marketing

MBA

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Global Category Manager – Essential Nutrients

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters are located in Montvale, New Jersey, and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Global Category Manager – Essential Nutrients will be responsible for the comprehensive management and strategic direction of a category encompassing multiple products (KeyShure & KeyShure Plus initially, but ultimately including Choline Chloride). This role is pivotal in driving growth, profitability, and market positioning of the Essential Nutrients category by overseeing its lifecycle, from market analysis and strategy development to product innovation and lifecycle management. The scope of the role will encompass three unique subsets of the Balchem Commercial Organization – Ruminants, Monogastric (primarily poultry & swine), Companion Animal Business Units (BU’s). Geographically, this business is clustered in two primary areas – The America’s and Western Europe, with strong interest to expand the global reach of the product category.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Business Planning & Go To Market Strategy: Develop a long-term category vision and business plan with a 3-5 year time horizon to provide a roadmap for growth, aligned with corporate expectations and annual targets. This business plan will tie to the Commercial ambitions included in the newly minted ANH Strategic Plan. Formation of BU specific go-to-market strategies will be a key initial deliverable.
2. Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the lifecycle for each product within the category, from conception through to end-of-life, including collaboration with R&D on new product development, product enhancements, and market testing.
3. Market Analysis and Positioning: Conduct in-depth market analysis to understand customer needs, trends, and competitor dynamics. Use insights to establish robust market positioning and align the marketing & communications plan with category objectives, ensuring brand consistency.
4. Pricing and Profitability: Develop and implement pricing strategies and promotions that maximize profitability. Accountable for creating pricing guidelines, monitoring cost structures, and ensuring each product's pricing aligns with its market positioning.
5. Innovation and Development: Work closely with R&D and the Balchem technical directors to drive innovation and develop products that meet emerging trends and fill market gaps.
6. Sales Enablement and Training: Provide technical support and training to sales teams, equipping them with knowledge to effectively position the category and deliver consistent messaging to target audiences.
7. Performance Tracking: Monitor and evaluate category performance using KPIs, informing adjustments to strategies as necessary to meet business goals. The Global Category Manager will own the Opportunities Pipeline in Salesforce and use this as a primary medium to create visibility of ongoing business development activities as well as drive accountability within the Commercial organization.
8. Distribution Channel Management: Establish distribution guidelines and manage relationships with key distributors to optimize category reach. Identify the roles and competencies required by distributors to meet market needs and participate in the selection process.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
2. 5+ years of experience in product management, category management, or a related role.
3. Proven track record of managing a product portfolio or category, with strong strategic and analytical skills.
4. Ability to effectively communicate and influence across all levels of an organization.
5. Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset.
6. Familiarity with competitive mineral platforms preferred.

Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.