Senior Product Manager (m/f/d)

Job description

Benefits

• Exciting responsibilities and creative freedom: A high degree of autonomy, varied tasks, and the opportunity to actively help shape processes and solutions
• International Work Environment: Cross-location collaboration and networking within the international group
• Attractive working conditions: Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements, 30 days of vacation
• Mobility and active leisure activities: JobRad, Hansefit, Corporate Benefits, and a monthly subsidy of 20 € toward the Deutschlandticket Job
• A little treat on the side: You can enjoy fresh fruit and baked goods at the office all year round

Tasks

• Responsibility for the strategic development and optimization of selected product groups, taking into account market requirements, customer needs, profitability, and growth potential
• Management and implementation of product and product line projects in close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Channel Marketing
• Analysis of product lines, markets, and competitors to develop well-founded recommendations for action
• Preparing regular reports for product groups and evaluating new products based on defined KPIs
• Initiating, planning, and managing innovation projects from the initial product idea through to successful market launch
• Review and evaluation of new product proposals, product optimizations, and customer- and channel-specific development requirements
• Development and ongoing maintenance of knowledge regarding the market, suppliers, and product assortment
• Coordinating production runs, product approvals, tastings, and new product launches to ensure everything runs smoothly
• Planning and coordinating photo shoots, as well as communicating changes to the product lineup, new product listings, product delistings, and product changes

requirements

• A successfully completed degree in business administration, nutritional science, or a comparable business qualification
• Several years of experience in product management, preferably in the FMCG, food, or sales-related sectors
• A thorough understanding of product line management, product development, profitability analyses, and KPI management
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with various stakeholders
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and proficiency in working with analyses, presentations, and key metrics
• SAP skills are an advantage
• Strong communication skills, negotiation skills, and good to very good English proficiency
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills combined with a structured, independent approach to work
• Team orientation, flexibility, and a passion for food, markets, and innovative product concepts
• Class B driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally for work