This position is focused on the food category --- we need someone with food / grocery experience & licensing experience.
The Director Product Management will manage the food category. This is a leadership role responsible for building, leading and managing a defined product category as part of the overall corporate product portfolio. Responsible for managing all aspects of the category including developing the strategy and business plan, direction of new product development, gaining cross functional alignment and driving the commercialization of the business plan. Act with an entrepreneurial spirit and manage the category with a GM mindset. This role requires strong strategic thinking and experience in consumer packaged goods.
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eeking a strong coach and mentor who will lead and guide the commercialization and development of the line.
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- Minimum of 7 years of relevant consumer product experience including experience participating on project oriented teams; prior industry experience is a plus but is not required.
- Proven track record to drive growth in a category.
- Food experience required.
- Demonstrated knowledge business acumen in key areas: sales, gross margin, operating margin, etc., including strong financial/budget management skills.
- Excellent strategic planning and thought leadership skills.
- Possess strong analytical skills essential for market and competitive evaluation, pricing and line management.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact, focus, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of disciplines; strong diplomatic skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Agile experience is preferred.
- Strong project management skills.