On behalf of our client, a renommated international player in the food and beverage market who incorporates the latest global nutritional and health trends we are looking for a
Global Category Manager Dairy & Dairy Alternatives
Your benefits:
* Embrace flexible working arrangements with the option to work from home
* Take on diverse and stimulating responsibilities, collaborating across the regions and HQ
* Play a key role at the forefront of the business, driving growth and shaping ou clients´ success story
* Join a dynamic, international team at the modern Vienna headquarters, representing over 25 nationalities
* Explore global career development opportunities and personal growth
* Work in a contemporary office environment designed to inspire
* Boost your productivity and collaboration through state-of-the-art way of working e.g. using Microsoft Copilot
* Enjoy the benefits of a designated company program offering health and fitness activities like yoga, cross-fit etc.
Your responsibilities:
* Lead and manag
* e projects for proactive, innovative food products to expand and enrich the dairy market
* Shape and drive the strategic direction of the specified category including product portfolio, pricing, production capacity, and network to support growth
* and profitability
* Coordinate international teams to evaluate customer needs and market opportunities, identifying pathways for business expansion
* Acquire new business by matching tailored product value propositions with customer brand strategies and positioning
* Empower the company´s sales community with insights into market dynamics, competition, customer expectations, innovations and trends
* Strengthen customer relationships through collaborative development initiatives and compelling storytelling around our client's added value
* Conceptualize innovative products for trade shows and events, ensuring a strong brand presence
Your profile:
* Proven experience in the dairy industry
* Professional fluency in English (any other language is an advantage)
* At least 3 years of experience in product and project management within the dairy industries, preferably in multinational environments
* Deep understanding of market structures and customer needs in industrial food processing, ideally in dairy/dairy alternatives
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to distill complex information into clear, persuasive messages
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage cross-functional projects and cope with international teams
* Strategic mindset and collaborative approach
* Proactive self-starter with a positive "can-do" attitude
* Willingness to travel (once every month across Europe for about 3 days)
The
compensation
for this position is at least EUR gross per year, overpayment is possible depending on qualification and experience.
We are looking forward to your application.