About you
To be successful in the role you need:

• A university degree in a field like Chemical engineering, Food engineering, Food Science with further specialization in business administration, strategy.
• More than 10 years’ experience in business development, business management, strategy work, product launches, opportunity pipeline management, etc, ideally in the Food Sector.
• Knowledge of and ability to use business models like stage gate, design thinking, structured problem solving, market sizing, market penetration strategies, marketing 4’Ps, market insights applicability, etc
• Knowledge of the CCF and or bakery industry, key players and markets will be considered as a positive addition, but candidates with strong proven record on food business management shall be considered.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage and work with a broad range of stakeholders from all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience managing direct reports.
• Fluent in English is a must. Any additionally languages are beneficial.
• Ability to travel extensively, up to 50%.
  

In return AAK offers

• 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.

Contact and information
Please apply through our career portal. For further information about the position, please contact the recruiter Luuck van Kooten Talent Acquisition Manager via Luuck.van.kooten@aak.com.

About AAK
Everything 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 deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and 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 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 based on 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 employment and application for employment.