Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition? We are! It's our ambition to shape the future of nutrition. Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10.000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us. We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE. We are looking for a dynamic and strategic candidate to be a part of our Market Segment team and drive the Food business. This role involves defining and executing strategies, fostering a strategic growth program, and using Doehler's digital tools and channels to support Regional growth plans & development. If you are someone who can provide commercial & technical know-how & application and is excited about making a real impact, this is the position for you. YOUR ROLE Strategic Vision & Leadership: Develop and implement the regional strategy to achieve a leading position in the Market Segment Food (Dairy & Ice Cream and Bakery & Confectionery); Develop and implement the strategy by developing and executing a development plan in your AoR; Develop strategic guidelines for market relevant concepts to support the "got-to-market" activities; Drive a strategic product development program for the Market Segment by converting market needs and trends into internal innovation briefings and projects to develop & complete our product offerings. Management & Development: Monitor and support the Global Market Segment Manager team in executing Global Initiatives; Support the team in rolling out innovative initiatives, closely collaborating with business units, application & sales teams; Leverage available digital tools for the execution of the growth plans. Market Expansion & Customer Engagement: Engage in customer visits and events, partnering actively with the sales to develop new business opportunities; Lead MS driven Customer Centric proactive Short-Mid-Long term Innovation pipeline. Process & Training: Drive continuous standardization and optimization of processes and organizational structures; Spearhead in-house trainings and activities to enhance a deeper comprehension of the market segment. YOUR PROFILE Extensive experience in Product Management and/or Category Management and/or B2B Marketing, preferably within the Food Industry. Undergraduate degree: Techno commercial mix of Food Science & Business Administration fields. Exceptional organizational and project management abilities with a proven track record of meeting deadlines. Robust analytical and conceptual skills. Collaborate across multiple functions and regions to drive initiatives forward creating results. Foster creativity and innovation within the team, encouraging new ideas and strategies. Deal with multiple priorities, adapting to changing business needs and objectives. Communicate effectively across various departments, focusing on simplicity and clarity. Global mindset with experience in matrix organizations, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration. Entrepreneurial spirit paired with a hands-on approach. Fluent in Portuguese, English & Spanish. Equal opportunities for all We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic.
