Product Manager (BH 1187)

Our client, a global manufacturer of clinically backed specialty ingredients for the food and nutrition markets, is seeking a Product Manager to manage the product portfolio for the food and dietary supplements market.

Location/Travel:

• Ideal base is the Pacific Northwest. 
• Post Covid, travel up to 25% for trade events and to go to global corporate headquarters in Europe

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the product portfolio for alignment between customer needs, internal capabilities, and profitability
• Successfully partner with internal stakeholders in sales, marketing, manufacturing, quality and leadership functions to ensures principles and benefits of product management are realized.
• Create and manage systems, tools, and capabilities needed to improve cross-functional business processes.
• Develop product marketing plans in collaboration with marketing, R&D and sales. 
• Partner cross-functionally in the creation and maintenance of pricing guidelines and ensure they are adhered to in practice.
• Build business cases so support new products and existing assets.

Requirements:

• 4+ years in a product management function.
• Prior work experience in dietary supplements, nutrition or pharma
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business environment.
• MBA or advanced degree in marketing, business, engineering, microbiology or related field are a plus.

Why Consider:

• Opportunity to market and differentiate premium brands.
• The company is very entrepreneurial; they welcome ideas and initiative. This person will have a chance to make a difference.
• They are expecting double digit growth. The company has expanded over the past few years from zero sale people, to having reps all across the country.