Are you looking for the right recipe for your career?
We are keen to secure the future and success of our company and are looking for support according to our motto: "You & We. Successful together!"
The Martin Braun-Gruppe is internationally operating and part of Geschwister Oetker Beteiligungen KG. The companies of Martin Braun-Gruppe develop, produce and distribute a full range of sweet and savoury baked goods. The range includes precursors for commercial processing as well as premium frozen bakery products. 2500 employees at 22 locations passionately ensure excellent product and service quality in over 70 countries.
We have an immediate vacancy for a
Senior International Product Manager (m/f/d)
in our Frozen Bakery Division (FBD)
Core Job Duties and Responsibilities:
In this self-directed and high-impact role, you will be responsible for the initiation, planning, and execution of cross-selling strategies within the frozen bakery division. Reporting directly to the COO, you will:
- Oversee the planning and implementation of cross-selling initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Define and implement a core portfolio strategy for all product categories in FBD, encompassing existing products, innovation, listings, and delistings.
- Assess sales and volume potential to derive cross-selling strategies.
- Coordinate international assortment analysis and recommend improvements.
- Establish sales targets for cross-selling projects and integrate them into the planning budget of each company within the division
- Project management to oversee cross-selling projects, including new product launches and cross-company collaborations:
- Example projects include launching savory and sweet snacks in various countries through customer-specific development.
- Provide expertise and support for M&A initiatives.
You will build a strong network within the Martin Braun-Gruppe and serve as the primary point of contact for local Managing Directors, sales, and R&D teams, organizing process meetings with them.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Food Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the food/FMCG industry, with expertise in product management and development
- Proven ability to think strategically, work collaboratively, and achieve results in a proactive manner
- Strong analytical skills and business acumen, with a focus on sales growth and profitability
- Experience in project management, with a track record of leading international teams and cross-company projects
- Excellent written and spoken English; German is a plus
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed (up to one week at a time)
Benefits:
Successful together: Work in an international environment and get actively involved in cross-location projects.
Career Development and Training: We want to grow together. Develop your skills in your personal learning environment, the ‘Martin Braun-Gruppe Academy’, and take advantage of the opportunity to participate in international development programmes.
Flexible working environment: We offer flexible working hours and mobile working to help you achieve an optimal work-life balance.
Health: We actively support your health with a wide range of offers, such as massages, health days and joint sporting events.
More information at: Martin Braun-Gruppe - Karriere (martinbraungruppe.com)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Annica Lau under 0511/4107 251.
