European Commercial Director for Fruits and Vegetables Powder m/f/d

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Education & Relevant Experience • Degree in Food Technology and if possible MBA • Fluent in English and if possible Italian • Global experience Knowledge • Proven Sales and marketing experience in Food & Flavour industry internationally in a similar organisation. • Experienced in Food Ingredients industry • Technical exposure • Detailed understanding of product development and management with a good grasp on Go-To-Market strategies. • Must have at least 7 years of category / product management experience. • Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles • Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods Behavioural Skills • Strong leadership skill with a proven ability to lead and execute strategic business initiative. • Great analytical skills and strong attention to detail, with an ability to navigate in a start up mode. • Ability to work in ambiguous situation and remain flexible. • Proactive, inquisitive, passionate, who relishes taking ownership. • Strong presentation and communication skills. • Result focused and committed. • Strong interpersonal skill.

Tasks Responsibilities: • Analyse data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category. • Create and develop a strategic long-term plan for the development of the category. • Develop an Go-To-Market strategy for new products. • Build and drive relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and profitability across regions and products. • Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories. • Create forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory. • Manage budget development and revenue for the category. • Develop strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams. • Create strategy for the dehydrated category for us globally. • Ensure product availability at all times through accurate forecasting techniques.

Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consulting Global Head of Fruit and Vegetable Powders Location: Northern Italy or US Purpose • To drive sales and marketing efforts of our dehydrated vegetables business across all relevant geographies. • To facilitate development of new products and build Go-To Market strategies for all products based on a deep understanding of market dynamics.

Requirements • Must have: Please apply only if you have experience in Category Management in Flavours, Extracts/F&V Powders.