Manager, Commercial, Private Label

Ingredion Incorporated

. Shape and deliver Ingredion’s private label growth agenda in Europe .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United Kingdom, GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving private label growth within the food and beverage industry, leveraging strong strategic insight and established networks to foster senior-level partnerships and execute innovative solutions. Proficient in managing retailer relationships and orchestrating collaborative ecosystems to achieve business objectives.

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Commercial Experience In Food And Beverage IndustryCategory ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic InsightRelationship Building At Senior Level

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCustomer DevelopmentRetailer EngagementInnovation Project ManagementSalesforce Data ManagementPortfolio Solutions DevelopmentMarket Trend AnalysisPrivate Label StrategyRetailer Co-Manufacturer Ecosystems

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersInspiring TeamsCollaboration Across Matrix Organisation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In BusinessBachelor’s Degree In Food ScienceBachelor’s Degree In Culinary Arts

Industry Keywords

Private Label GrowthTexture & Healthful SolutionsRetail PartnershipsCulinary TeamsR&D InnovationEuropean MarketPLMAContract ManufacturersProduct DevelopmentSenior Leadership Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and deliver Ingredion’s private label growth agenda in Europe
Drive penetration of the Texture & Healthful Solutions portfolio with leading retailers and manufacturing partners
Define and lead engagement with key retailers across Europe
Build senior-level partnerships with category, private label, R&D and quality leaders
Map and orchestrate retailer co-manufacturer ecosystems
Connect retailers, co-manufacturers and Ingredion sales teams to convert opportunities into business growth
Translate retailer insights and trends into portfolio solutions with technical, innovation and marketing teams
Steer retailer-led innovation projects from idea to launch
Lead Ingredion’s presence in the European private label community, including PLMA and partnerships with contract manufacturers and product development companies
Own the retailer-linked innovation pipeline, maintain accurate Salesforce data, measure impact and report progress to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant commercial experience in the food and beverage industry, working for a retailer and/or a private label manufacturer – ideally both
Experience in solution-forward commercial roles such as category management, business development or customer development
Established network across category management, R&D/innovation and culinary teams at major private label retailers and manufacturers
Strong strategic and commercial insight, with a track record of shaping and executing long-term strategies, delivering key projects and driving growth by inspiring and influencing stakeholders across a matrix organisation
Proven ability to build relationships at senior level; C-suite exposure is a plus
Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, food science or culinary arts
Fluent English
French and/or German are a plus
Willingness to travel regularly across Europe and to customers and Ingredion sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements that support your professional and personal life
Competitive total rewards package, including salary, annual performance-based incentive and a company pension plan
Comprehensive benefits and well-being support
Career growth through learning, training and development opportunities
Employee recognition and referral rewards
Regular travel to customers and Ingredion sites