Product Manager
At Sensient, we are experts in 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 adding a Product Manager to our team. The Product Manager will be a strategic thinker responsible for identifying new product opportunities, improving product line profitability, and managing product lifecycles. He or she will ultimately be responsible for driving revenue growth and supporting the overall Food Colors North America strategy. The Product Manager will manage our liquid natural colors business including emulsions, dispersions, concentrated fruit and vegetable juices, and some of our leading technologies.
This position requires a high degree of collaboration with other functional areas including R&D, technical applications, supply chain, marketing, and operations. We are seeking someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of value propositions, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
A technical background is extremely desirable, as the successful candidate must have the ability to direct technical discussions with R&D and our application lab.
What You’ll do:
- Product Strategy – In conjunction with the broader marketing team, outline target customer segments, buyer personas, and overall new product strategy that will guide product development process.
- Market research – conduct “voice of the customer” market research to inform strategy and develop effective product value propositions. Value Proposition development – Define specific product value propositions and communicate the value proposition to internal R&D, supply chain, and commercial teams.
- Product Definition – define key development parameters for products including targeted applications, stability requirements, cost-in-use targets, product form, and other features.
- Product Lifecycle management – manage products through launch, growth, maturity, and decline stages. Specifically, guide procurement and operations through launch and growth phases by providing demand guidance. Conduct strategic SKU rationalization in collaboration with supply chain, application lab, and other key stakeholders.
- Oversee innovation stage-gate process, optimizing speed to market while still ensuring that all key checklist activities are completed. Develop pricing strategies and recommendations for all new product platforms.
- Develop data analytics dashboards and KPIs to analyze product performance and profitability in order to measure ROI. Lead the continuous improvement efforts in our commercialization process. Build relationships across the Colors organization.
What You’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree is required in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Product Management, Marketing or a related field. MBA is a plus.
- Certificate in Product Management an asset
- Experience with a manufacturer, particularly in the food ingredient or packaged food industries
- Must be an analytical leader and self-starter who is seeking upward mobility
What You’ll Get:
- An 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.
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 Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.
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