Join the Magic

Our Mission
At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We have more than 10.000 employees in over 85 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Groot Bijgaarden, we are looking for a:

Product Manager Chocolate

Your Mission
You are responsible for the business development of the Belgian Chocolate (Belcolade) product range in defined regions and obtain the ambitious business targets. You drive the business results by building and implementing the product strategy for the defined regions/countries, in close collaboration with the local teams. You will have full accountability for the achievement of the annual budget.

Key Accountabilities

• You build and implement the product strategy and storyline aligned with Markets/ Channels/ Operations in line with the BU Real Chocolate vision, in order to determine optimal competitive positioning to reach short and long term business objectives.
• You actively support business development (markets, channels, customers) by customer visits, customer presentations, training, exchange of best practices.
• You monitor the sales performance of the category in terms of volume, sales, margin evolution, customer penetration, … You propose, agree and roll-out corrective actions or acceleration plans with local organizations and regional direction.
• You manage the product portfolio (profitability optimization, pricing, SKU management, benchmarking) and all elements of the marketing mix (branding, pricing, route to market, promotions…)
• You collect, analyze and build market & product intelligence from the markets to identify possible impacts on the business.
• You are involved alongside the matrix organization in the yearly budget with accountability to the reach the targets.
• You manage relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to share the product vision, create involvement at different organizational levels

Who are we looking for,

• You have a Business or Marketing degree with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in marketing or product management. Experience in an international B2C environment is a plus.
• You show strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at one time and work under pressure and to deadlines.
• You have a commercial mindset and are data driven, curious, digital savvy to grow your category.
• You play to win, you are fanatically customer centered and determined to continuously improve everything we do, daring to challenge boundaries to deliver superior value in products & services, and meaningful innovations.
• You have a passion for food and you aim to understand the technical issues of their creation. Therefore ready to have a common language with R&D, technical advisors and Operations.
• You are a dynamic, proactive and creative team player.
• You are fluent in English. Other languages are a plus.
• You are willing to travel 30% of your time.

What you can expect from Puratos?
You will join a fast-growing, stable family business that has become an international market leader with a corporate culture in which innovation and entrepreneurship are part of our main priorities. You will benefit from a great deal of freedom in your work, with plenty of room for initiative.
We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal
opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (8€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• Company Car
• 13th month pay
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

Watch our corporate movie and feel the Puratos Magic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNRs Bzu Rl NI

Working at Puratos is choosing a Top Employer in Belgium.



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