Product Manager – Sweeteners

Batory Foods Inc

. Drive growth, profitability, market strategy, and vendor partnerships across assigned product categories.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRosemont • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Product Management and Commercial Sales within the food ingredients industry, with a strong focus on dietary fibers and nutritional functional ingredients. Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships, drive profitable growth, and analyze market trends to inform decision-making.

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Product Management ExperienceSupplier Relationship DevelopmentContract NegotiationMarket Strategy DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementMarket AnalysisContract NegotiationProject ManagementSales Growth StrategiesInventory ManagementPricing Strategy OptimizationDietary Fibers KnowledgeNutritional Functional Ingredients KnowledgeGo-To-Market Strategy Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft CopilotERP SystemsCRM SystemsD365

Industry Keywords

Food Ingredients IndustryDietary FibersNutritional IngredientsMarket OpportunitiesSales Team TrainingVendor PartnershipsProfitabilityMarket Share ExpansionCustomer EngagementProduct Penetration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive growth, profitability, market strategy, and vendor partnerships across assigned product categories.
Develop and manage strategic partnerships with key suppliers, including contract negotiations and business planning.
Collaborate with vendors to understand product functionality, applications, and market opportunities.
Serve as the internal subject matter expert and provide sales-team guidance and training on product benefits, applications, and market positioning.
Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Inventory teams to maximize profitability, optimize pricing strategies, and manage inventory performance.
Identify new market opportunities, target segments, and growth initiatives to expand sales and market share.
Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and pricing dynamics to support strategic decision-making.
Develop and execute product-line and go-to-market strategies cross-functionally.
Support customer engagement through sales meetings, customer visits, and collaborative business development.
Expand product penetration within existing accounts and acquire new opportunities.
Manage multiple product lines and SKUs while focusing on margin improvement and revenue growth.
Manage SKUs judiciously.
Participate in employee training on the product.
Identify training needs for continuous personal improvement.
Increase sales growth, profit, and volume by 10–15% per year.
Increase customer line items per sale.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required.
8+ years of experience in Product Management, Commercial Sales, or a related role within the food ingredients industry.
Strong knowledge of dietary fibers and nutritional functional ingredients, including their applications in food, beverage, and supplement markets.
Proven experience developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving profitable growth.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Copilot, ERP, CRM, and D365 systems.
Willingness to travel up to 30%, including overnight travel.
Acts with integrity and professionalism, fostering trust and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently.
Possesses strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Thrives in a team-oriented environment and contributes to a culture of shared success.
Embraces and models The Batory Basics, exemplifying the behaviors that support Batory's values and culture.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

14 holidays with an end of year holiday refresh break
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
401K Plan & Profit-Sharing program
Tuition reimbursement program
Be Positively Excellent well-being program
Term Life Insurance Plan
Standard Disability Plan