About the job Product Manager Bakery & Confectionery Ingredients
Product Manager Bakery & Confectionery Ingredients (B2B)
Location: Bucharest
Department: Marketing / Product Management
Job Type: Full-time
Role Purpose
We are recruiting on behalf of a client operating in the bakery and confectionery ingredients industry (B2B), with a strong presence in the Romanian market and international backing. The Product Manager will be responsible for continuously updating and developing the portfolio of bakery and confectionery ingredients to align the companys offering with market trends and customer needs. This person will play a key role in promoting products to B2B clients and matching local market demands with group-wide solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Continuously update and expand the product portfolio: innovative, specialty, and mainstream products
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Monitor market trends and new applications in the bakery and confectionery industry
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Identify relevant group products and solutions for the local market
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Propose personalized promotional concepts for clients (e.g., custom packaging, POS materials)
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Support the sales team in product promotion and strengthening client relationships
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Coordinate product development and repositioning projects based on market demands
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Collaborate closely with internal teams (technical, sales, R&D, QA) and international colleagues
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years in product management, marketing, or B2B product development
- Experience in the food industry preferably in bakery, confectionery, or related ingredients
Candidate Profile
Technical & Product Knowledge
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Technical skills or background a strong advantage
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Understanding of ingredient applications in bakery/confectionery a plus
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Ability to match market needs with available solutions
Commercial Skills
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Experience with B2B clients
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Background in product promotion and sales support
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Contribution to brand visibility at the point of sale
Soft Skills
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Clear communication and strong collaboration
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Organized, results-oriented, and proactive
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Strategic thinking with a practical commercial mindset
Languages
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English advanced level
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Other languages (French / German) a plus
Preferred Personal Profile
- Empathetic, organized, detail-oriented, and in tune with market trends
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Aesthetic sense and strong collaboration skills across functions