Product Manager

Sensient Technologies; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Product Manager - European Sweet & Beverage

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving revenue growth? We are looking for a Product Manager to join our team and play a key role in identifying new product opportunities, enhancing profitability, and managing the lifecycle of products in the European Sweet & Beverage category. If you're ready to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

What you’ll do:

• Develop product strategy in collaboration with marketing and business teams, focusing on target market segments, customer groups, and guiding new product development.
• Conduct market research to gather customer insights, shaping effective product value propositions.
• Define and communicate product value propositions across internal teams, including R&D, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Manage the product lifecycle, from launch to decline, providing strategic guidance for procurement and operations during key phases.
• Lead the innovation stage-gate process to optimize speed to market while ensuring all critical activities are completed.
• Develop pricing strategies and recommendations for various product platforms and market segments.

What you’ll bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food ingredient or packaged food industries.
• Strong analytical mindset and a self-starter attitude with a desire for upward mobility.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Creativity, a passion for customer interaction, and a collaborative team-player mentality in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on-site five days a week.
• A dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer