Product Manager, Sweeteners: Growth & Partnerships

Batory Foods Inc; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K Plan & Profit-Sharing program

Tuition reimbursement program

14 holidays with end of year holiday

Job summary

Batory Foods is seeking a Product Manager for Sweeteners to drive growth, profitability, and market strategy across key product categories. You will partner with suppliers, sales, supply chain, and technical teams to translate market insights into differentiated offerings and improve margins.

The role requires 8+ years in product management or related fields in food ingredients, a Bachelor’s degree, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Commercial Sales, or related role in food ingredients.
• Strong knowledge of dietary fibers and nutritional functional ingredients and their applications.
• Experience developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving profitable growth.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including overnight travel.

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 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.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Copilot

ERP systems

CRM systems

D365

Job description

Batory Foods is seeking a Product Manager for Sweeteners to drive growth, profitability, and market strategy across key product categories. You will partner with suppliers, sales, supply chain, and technical teams to translate market insights into differentiated offerings and improve margins.

The role requires 8+ years in product management or related fields in food ingredients, a Bachelor’s degree, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and travel up to 30%.