Product Manager - Fibers & Nutritional Functional Ingredients

Batory Foods; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 holidays with year-end break

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K Plan & Profit-Sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being program

Life Insurance Plan

Disability Plan

Job summary

Batory Foods is seeking a Product Manager to drive growth and profitability for its dietary fibers and nutritional ingredients portfolio. You will shape market strategy, manage vendor partnerships, and collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Inventory to optimize margins and expand market share.

Bring deep product expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to train sales teams on product benefits and applications. Travel up to 30% may be required as part of market development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and industry experience.
• 8+ years in Product Management or related role in food ingredients industry.
• Strong knowledge of dietary fibers and nutritional ingredients and their applications.
• Experience developing supplier relationships and driving profitable growth.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-priority project management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/CRM systems; willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Integrity, professionalism, leadership, and collaboration across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with key suppliers, including contract negotiations and business planning.
• Collaborate with vendors to understand product functionality, applications, and market opportunities.
• Serve as internal SME, training sales teams on product benefits and market positioning.
• Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Inventory teams to maximize profitability and optimize pricing.
• Identify new market opportunities, target segments, and growth initiatives to expand sales.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and pricing dynamics for strategic decisions.
• Develop and execute product line/go-to-market strategies.
• Support customer engagement through sales meetings and visits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Equivalent combination of education/experience

8+ years in Product Management/Commercial Sales

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Copilot

ERP

CRM

D365

Job description

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment sponsorship.

At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacy—whether it’s related to the employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow, together.

Benefits

• 14 holidays with an end of year holiday refresh break
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K Plan & Profit-Sharing program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Be Positively Excellent well-being program.
• Term Life Insurance Plan
• Standard Disability Plan

Job Description

The Product Manager is responsible for driving growth, profitability, market strategy, and vendor partnerships for Batory Foods' portfolio of dietary fibers and nutritional functional ingredients serving the food, beverage, and supplement industries. This role combines commercial acumen, market intelligence, and technical product expertise to identify growth opportunities, optimize margins, and strengthen Batory's competitive position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with key suppliers, including contract negotiations and business planning.
• Collaborate with vendors to understand product functionality, applications, and market opportunities.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert, providing guidance and training to sales teams on product benefits, applications, and market positioning.
• Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Inventory teams to maximize profitability, optimize pricing strategies, and manage inventory performance.
• Identify new market opportunities, target segments, and growth initiatives to expand sales and market share.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and pricing dynamics to support strategic decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and execute product line and go-to-market strategies.
• Support customer engagement through sales meetings, customer visits, and collaborative business development efforts.
• Contribute to growth objectives by expanding product penetration within existing accounts and acquiring new opportunities.
• Manage multiple product lines and SKUs while maintaining focus on margin improvement and revenue growth.
• Judicious management of SKU
• Participate in employee training of the product.
• Continuous personal improvement by identifying training opportunities.
• Increase sales in both growth profit & volume 10-15% per year.
• Increase in customer line items per sales order.

Education And Formal Training

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Commercial Sales, or a related role within the food ingredients industry.
• Strong knowledge of dietary fibers and nutritional functional ingredients, including their applications in food, beverage, and supplement markets.
• Proven experience developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving profitable growth.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Copilot, ERP, CRM, and D365 systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including overnight travel.
• Acts with integrity and professionalism, fostering trust and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently.
• Possesses strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Thrives in a team-oriented environment and contributes to a culture of shared success.
• Embraces and models The Batory Basics, exemplifying the behaviors that support Batory's values and culture.

Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.