Product Manager - Sweeteners

Batory Foods; Des Plaines (IL); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K Plan & Profit-Sharing program

Tuition reimbursement program

Be Positively Excellent well-being

Term Life Insurance

Disability Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Batory Foods is seeking a Product Manager for Sweeteners to drive growth, profitability, and market strategy across assigned product categories. This role collaborates with suppliers, sales, supply chain, and technical teams to identify opportunities and strengthen competitive position.

The successful candidate will leverage market insights, customer needs, and product expertise to improve margins, manage partnerships, and lead go-to-market efforts. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years in Product Management or related roles 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Increase sales in both growth profit & volume 10-15% per
• Increase in customer line items per sales.

Conocimientos

Product management

Negotiation

Sales

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical

Educación

Bachelor's degree

8+ years in related roles

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

ERP

CRM

D365

Descripción del empleo

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

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


• PRODUCT MANAGER – SWEETENERS

Job Description

The Product Manager is responsible for driving growth, profitability, market strategy, and vendor partnerships across assigned product categories. This commercially focused leader leverages market insights, customer needs, and product expertise to identify growth opportunities, improve margins, and strengthen Batory Foods' competitive position through collaboration with suppliers, sales, supply chain, and technical teams.

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


• Increase sales in both growth profit & volume 10-15% per


• Increase in customer line items per sales.

Education And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.


• 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.