Savory Flavors Product Manager

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. 

We are looking for a Product Manger to join our team and support the Savory Flavors & Ingredients business in North America.  This position is a key member of the Sensient team, where you will be required to collaborate onsite in Hoffman Estates, 5 days per week. 

In this role, you will lead holistic product strategy, including market and segment analysis, competitive analysis, pricing best practices, go-to-market strategy, and product differentiation. This position works cross-functionally in the organization and has customer-facing interactions. You will be a pivotal member to define and take stake in Sensient’s success roadmap. 

What you will do:

Portfolio Strategy and Planning:

• Develop a deep understanding of products, how they are made and their value propositions
• Define strategies and implement tactics that support portfolio growth.
• Support S&OP process, new item introduction, and long-term health our portfolio via SKU optimization.

Product P+L & Pricing:

• Work with Senior Leadership to outline targets (growth rate, revenue, margin, profit criteria).
• Guide pricing team for setting product line pricing strategy, and pricing elasticities, including floor pricing and pricing individual SKUs.  Collaborate closely with Finance and Manufacturing Operations to proactively identify and improve processes to eliminate bottlenecks.

Management

• Provide thought leadership in managing all portfolio aspects.
• Work with our Sales Team as the product expert and visit customers as needed.
• Collaborate with global product management peers to monitor market trends and competitive actions.

Value Proposition & Innovation:

• Work closely with our Sales Team to understand customer satisfaction drivers. Advance our objective to be Best in Class in solving customers' challenges.
• Play a vital role in preparing new product launch plans to ensure launch readiness.
• Collaborate with our Innovation Team to identify gaps and product enhancements needed to solve taste challenges.
• Work closely with Marketing and R&D to identify the true potential of a new product (Size of Price) and post-launch performance analysis.

Competitive Intelligence:

• Understand the competitive landscape
• Closely monitor the portfolio landscape, including competitive launches.
• Identify potential strengths and gaps in products, processes, and technologies.

What you will bring:

• 4-7 years of experience in a technical product management role, preferably in the food or flavor business.
• Technical Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Engineering with an MBA preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen, with a proven ability to make choices and prioritize projects concerning the business opportunity they represent. Navigate through ambiguity.
• Analytical and detailed mindset. Comfortable discussing technical details.
• Excellent leadership, communication skills and the ability to navigate in a complex matrix organization. Partner with business leaders and provide strategic support.  
• Action-oriented, self-starter, and demonstrated ability to make decisions with managerial courage. 
• Creative thinker and team player, enjoy customer contact working in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strongly identify and interpret customer, consumer, and market trends. 
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills. Working knowledge of CRM platforms, especially Salesforce.  Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.

What you will get: 

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week 
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond 

This role pays from $107,000 - $179,000. 

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors: 

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications. 

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

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