Commercial Product Manager Savoury and Plant-Based Meat

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

AAK Aarhus
This position could be based in Denmark, the Netherlands or Sweden in proximity to AAK’s production sites.

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About the role
As the Commercial Product Manager of Savoury and Plant-Based Meat, you will be part of the European Product Management team.

Your primary responsibility will be driving and securing the development, performance, and profitability of a commercially attractive portfolio, reflecting market and customer needs in Europe.

You will be the owner of the product portfolio – maintain and develop the right product portfolio and the segmented value propositions, positioning, and profitability expectations across the product portfolio.

You will guide the go-to-market activities from the industry perspective in collaboration with colleagues in both commercial and technical functions. Strategic customer visits and visiting colleagues are part of the job and some traveling must be expected.

Responsibilities
As Commercial Product Manager of Savoury and Plant-Based Meat, your main tasks and responsibilities will be:

- Responsible for translating business strategy into product strategy.

- Review market insights and steer the frontend loading activities.

- Manage and develop the product portfolio and conduct yearly reviews.

- Be the gatekeeper for new products and product deletions.

- Monitor, guide, and set expectations regarding product pricing and margins to ensure profitability targets are met.

- Assessing value proposition and ensuring insights on key differentiators.

- Product launches.

About you
To be successful in the role you:

-Have a master’s degree in food or similar technical insights, Product Management, Marketing, Commercial, or a similar education. You have a strong track record of go-to-market functions within the B2B - food industry. You have a solid understanding of the financial consequences of relevant business decisions. Insights into the industry on an international level - product lines, key players, and markets are a plus, as well as an understanding of the competition, suppliers, and the regulatory environment.

-On a personal level you can relate to the passion for Making Better Happen™ and you can see yourself driving growth by being collaborative, agile, and accountable for your actions.

-Strong communication skills in general and fluent in writing and spoken English.

In return AAK offer
- Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.

- In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.

- AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.

- You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.

- Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.

Contacts and Applications
For further information about the position, please contact the recruiter Daniela Vicente on phone:+31 611 851 825 or [email protected]

About AAKEverything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
Location:
Aarhus