Global Product Manager - Botanicals

About the business: Our client is a global supplier of cosmetic ingredients, who has over 50 years of experience in developing, producing, and marketing high-quality Botanicals, which have made the company a global market leader in this area. They are looking to hire a Global Product Manager to join the team, to be responsible for a portfolio of raw materials within the Botanical Ingredients category. This role will be located in Germany and a relocation package offered. Main Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following main duties: Managing and developing of specific Botanicals business incl. portfolio management, global pricing and profit responsibility, determining Unique Selling Points of the product line vs. competitive products Developing and commercializing market segment relevant proactive promotions jointly with account management and local marketing teams Giving input for new research and development projects based on consumer and market insight Developing the commercial part of the business plan for new research and development projects in collaboration with the regional business management and managing the respective projects in collaboration with the technical project leader Developing, in agreement with the Business Unit Management, technical and commercial presentations and presenting them upfront to customers or in big assembly during seminars or workshops Setting up and keeping up to date relevant product information of a dedicated product portfolio (technical documentation, data profiles, specifications, certificates, safety assessments, patent situation, legislation, registration status) Monitoring product tests and studies (contact with test institutes, organize studies and samples) Handling of day-to-day requests regarding any Botanical questions (internal, customers) Qualifications and Experience Required Bachelor degree engineering science and technology of cosmetics, technical, chemistry, business administration or equivalent Several years business experience with knowledge in product development, product management or commercial roles is an advantage Possesses a technical background or understanding of raw materials and formulations within the cosmetics industry Detailed knowledge in cosmetic market, production and design of cosmetic products is a plus Experience in working with global accounts and familiar with complex organizational structures Very good presentation skills Sense of curiosity to learn Entrepreneurial spirit Willingness to travel 20% of the time Capacity to manage complex technical projects Fluent English, Fluency in German is a plus but not necessary Profound IT skills: MS Office, SAP Salary: €70,000