Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consulting
is searching for an international Food Ingredients Company the
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.
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 developing 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.
Requirements
* Must have: Please apply only if you have experience in Category Management in Flavours, Extracts/F&V Powders