Product Manager Chocolate Portfolio

The role of Product Manager Chocolate Portfolio at Bühler involves driving the development, profitability, and long-term success of the company's chocolate processing and service portfolio. Bühler is a global leader in food, feed, and mobility industries, focusing on sustainable and innovative solutions. The company aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in its decision-making processes. The main day-to-day responsibilities include defining the portfolio strategy and roadmap, identifying market opportunities, and ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the product and service portfolio. The role also involves managing the full lifecycle of products and services, from new product introductions to phase-out activities. Additionally, the Product Manager will gather market insights, analyze industry trends, and translate customer and market needs into innovative solutions. Supporting commercial success through value propositions, pricing strategies, and commercialization plans is also a key part of the job. The role requires creating and steering sales and marketing content, defining key messaging, and supporting campaigns. To excel in this role, candidates must have a degree from a University or University of Applied Sciences (FH) in Engineering, Food Technology, or Business Administration. Several years of experience in Product Management, Business Development, Sales, or a comparable strategic role is essential, along with experience in portfolio management, pricing, product launches, market analysis, and commercialization activities. Strong business acumen combined with technical affinity and the ability to translate customer needs into profitable business opportunities is crucial. Nice-to-have skills include a willingness to travel internationally, approximately 20–30% of the time. The role offers the opportunity to work with a global team and contribute to sustainable business growth in the chocolate processing industry. What the role asks for: - Degree from a University or University of Applied Sciences (FH) in Engineering, Food Technology or Business Administration - Several years of experience in Product Management, Business Development, Sales, or a comparable strategic role - Experience in portfolio management, pricing, product launches, market analysis, and commercialization activities - Strong business acumen combined with technical affinity - Very good communication skills in English - Excellent stakeholder management skills - Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 20–30%)