Industry Market Manager - (Dairy & Eggs experience required)

Airbus; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plan options and 401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking an Industry Market Manager – Health & Nutrition Americas to drive strategic growth for the Nutrition NFBI portfolio across the Americas.

You will lead supplier engagement, pricing strategy, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and sourcing to achieve revenue and margin targets. The role emphasizes market development, margin optimization, and effective communication across teams, with a focus on a high-impact Nutrition segment in the Americas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required.
• Graduate degree may be preferred; 10–15 years of product management experience in Ingredients Distribution or blending/manufacturing, or equivalent B2B experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Nutrition strategy for the portfolio across Americas.
• Manage supplier interfaces and drive GP, sales & growth for defined Nutrition category.
• Support sales teams to differentiate Nutrition from competition and drive market development in the Americas.
• Lead opportunity pipelines, participate in sales and sourcing meetings, and provide training on NFBIs.
• Define pricing strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure inventory and KPI maintenance.

Skills

Product management

B2B sales

Revenue growth

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary: The Industry Market Manager – Health & Nutrition Americas is responsible for driving the financial performance and market growth of the Non-Branded Food Ingredients (NBFI) segment within the Americas. Working with the IMM, Commercial and Sourcing Teams, this role will define and drive the strategy for the Nutrition NFBI industry. The Industry Market Manager – Health & Nutrition Americas is also responsible for effectively driving the safety, engagement, and other core values of Brenntag.

Job Description

• Construct and once approved, implement Nutrition strategy for our portfolio: sourcing, preferred suppliers, growth targets, consultative sales approach, etc.
• Full responsibility for supplier management and interface
• Responsible for GP, sales & growth of a defined product category within Nutrition Americas: Actively support the sales team to create distinction between Nutrition and competition: Act as the Nutrition product expert and drive market development with an emphasis on the Americas for Nutrition.
• Manage, drive, and help execute opportunity pipelines.
• Attend and participate in sales and sourcing meetings when necessary.
• Provide sales training to all aspects of the Nutrition organization on NFBIs.
• Publish monthly updates on market dynamics, new issues, etc.
• Support Corporate or Key Account Bid Teams when applicable.
• Define floor and target prices for Nutrition and regionally managed products.
• Identify new opportunities based on customer needs and market changes (communicate accordingly).
• Launch new product lines and manage expectation.
• Implement & hold the buying team accountable for purchasing strategies.
• Ensure strategy compliance for selected suppliers of Nutrition products.
• Constantly search for and execute margin optimization opportunities.
• Negotiate Nutrition contracts: volume commitments, bonus, pricing, projects, etc. with Leadership approval.
• Execute efficient inventory strategies with the inventory management team.
• Design, implement and ensure maintenance of business metrics that support the attainment of key business objectives.
• Demonstrate and facilitate open and honest communication within the department and with employees at all levels of the company.
• Communicate regularly with peers across the company and within the department on appropriate matters.

YOUR PROFILE

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required.
• Preference may be given to candidates who possess a graduate degree 10 to 15 years of professional experience in product management within the Ingredients Distribution or Blending / Manufacturing industry or at least B2B.
• A solid track recording of achieving revenue and gross profit growth targets.

OUR OFFER

• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

Equal Employment Opportunities

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic.

We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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Brenntag TA Team

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com