Our client is a company primarily known for its production of a variety of culinary products, ranging from ready-to-eat meals to gourmet sauces and condiments. They focus on creating high-quality, delicious food items that cater to diverse tastes and culinary preferences.

Opis stanowiska / Job description

• Identify growth opportunities within the product portfolio and formulate a robust product strategy and development plan.
• Stay updated on industry innovations and actively seek out novel ideas.
• Lead the development of new products and optimize existing ones in the relevant market, focusing on cost efficiency and quality.
• Manage the product portfolio by initiating and rationalizing the product range, monitoring product performance, and conducting consumer research.
• Collaborate with Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, and Category Manager to translate customer needs into development projects.
• Prepare compelling presentations to persuade customers to consider proposed solutions.
• Act as a liaison between the client and internal NPD/R&D teams during the development phase.
• Coordinate and oversee sample shipments to customers during the development stage.
• Lead New Activity Review meetings and facilitate Sales and Marketing Meetings.
• Oversee the implementation process once a new development project is approved by a customer, ensuring timely execution and alignment among internal stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships during project implementation, including communication, status reporting, and documentation updates.
• Coordinate and actively participate in initial product productions.
• Organize internal sales tastings.
• Monitor the marketing budget for the region.
• Initiate data change management for finished goods.
• Launch product management projects in the internal systems.
• Collaborate closely with the sales, international marketing, category management team, and the local factory team.

Wymagania / Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role with substantial customer interaction and a broad scope of responsibilities, including close collaboration with the local team.
• Previous experience in the food industry within an international context.
• Higher education in marketing, business management, economics, or related field.
• Language skills: Advanced English (French and German are advantageous).
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Valid driver's license (B category).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication abilities with both external clients and internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of the CEE region, including familiarity with the retail landscape and FMCG category.

Oferujemy / Company offers

• The compensation package includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance.
• Company car/ car allowance.
• Opportunity for rapid development, business travel in Poland and abroad.