Product Manager

Do you believe in a sustainable food future, just like we do? Are you excited to drive the

sustainable growth of Meatless to new heights? If so, we want to meet you!

At Meatless, we are passionate about shaping the future of the food industry. We are a dynamic company in the plant-based food market, developing and producing innovative texturates for the growing hybrid, vegetarian, and vegan markets. As part of BENEO, an international company within Südzucker Group, we are expanding our product portfolio, concept selling approach and international reach. Working at Meatless combines the agility of a "startup" mindset with the resources, expertise and development opportunities of BENEO. Join us in shaping the future of plant-based eating. For the sites in Goes (NL) and Tienen (B) we are urgently looking for a dynamic:

Product Manager Functional Proteins

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the Meatless product portfolio – part of the functional Proteins business.
• You will be involved in defining the product strategy and roadmap, with a focus on optimization and further development of the ingredients for different type of applications.
• You analyze market research results, execute analysis of market and category attractiveness and follow up on customer needs, competitor info, trends and new developments.
• You translate and communicate the customer needs to cross-functional teams, including solution development, marketing and sales.
• You oversee the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• You provide expertise and product related updates to sales to support commercial activities. This includes setting up the right sales pitch based on success stories, understand the strengths and weaknesses of the portfolio and translate these into a compelling selling story.
• You represent the products at fairs, conferences and selected customer meetings. You participate in relevant events and translate gathered insights into useful business actions.
• You report to the Head of Product Management.

Key Qualifications

• Master’s degree in bioengineering, food technology, biochemistry, Business, Marketing or several years of experience in a similar position (preferably in the field of ingredients)
• Strong customer/commercial orientation
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Fluent in Dutch and English, other languages such as German and French are an asset.
• You work at least 3 days a week from Goes office (NL) and about once every two weeks from Tienen (B)
• You are able to travel max. 20% of your time on short trips in Europe.

Offer

• An exciting position in a fast-paced environment with a ‘re- start-up’ corporate atmosphere where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Interesting tasks and responsibilities where you can make a real change with improvement initiatives
• An attractive pay scheme and benefits including a company car
• A value-driven company culture with open communication

Contact

• Call Ralf Gutschoven on +32 (0)478 43 61 68 for more info (also via WhatsApp audio) or an application. On weekdays between 8h30 and 10h30 and in the evening from 19h00 to 21h00, on Saturday between 10h00 and 12h00.
• Or mail your CV to [email protected]