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This Job is not about selling fresh fruits
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This job is about selling fruit and vegetable powders as ingredients to food producers
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Producss are made from Freeze Drying, Air Drying, Vacuum drying
Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consulting
is searching for an international Food Ingredients Company the
Global Head of Fruit and Vegetable Powders
Location: Northern Italy or US
Purpose
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To drive sales and marketing efforts of our dehydrated vegetables business across all relevant geographies.
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To facilitate development of new products and build Go-To Market strategies for all products based on a deep understanding of market dynamics.
Education & Relevant Experience
Knowledge:
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Proven Sales and marketing experience in Food & Flavour industry internationally in a similar organisation.
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Experienced in Food Ingredients industry
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Technical exposure
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Detailed understanding of product development and management with a good grasp on Go-To-Market strategies.
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Must have at least 7 years of category / product management experience.
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Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
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Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
Behavioural Skills
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Strong leadership skill with a proven ability to lead and execute strategic business initiative.
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Great analytical skills and strong attention to detail. with an ability to navigate in a start up mode
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Ability to work in ambiguous situation and remain flexible
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Proactive, inquisitive, passionate, who relishes taking ownership.
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Strong presentation and communication skills
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Result focused and committed
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Strong Interpersonal skill
Tasks
Responsibilities :
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Analyse data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
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Create and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category
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Develop an Go-To-Market strategy for new products.
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Build and drive relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and profitability across regions and products.
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Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
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Create forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory
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Manage budget development and revenue for the category
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Develop strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams.
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Create strategy for the dehydrated category for us globally.
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Ensure product availability at all times through accurate forecasting techniques.
Requirements
- Must have: Please apply only if you have experience in Category Management in Flavours, Extracts/F&V Powders