Product Manager Food Service
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6 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a Product Manager to own and grow a portfolio of food products serving the U.S. Foodservice this role you will drive product and business strategy lead cross-functional execution and deliver strong P&L performanceall while ensuring the long-term health and profitability of your product portfolio.
This is a highly visible mid-level role ideal for a Product Manager who enjoys blending strategy analytics and execution and wants to make a measurable impact on the business.
What Youll Do
As a Product Manager you will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of assigned product lines working closely with Sales Marketing Finance Supply Chain and senior leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own and proactively manage a portfolio of products driving revenue growth and margin expansion
- Partner with leadership to develop and execute annual and multi-year product and business strategies
- Collaborate with Commercial Finance to build budgets and financial plans including revenue gross margin COGS pricing and portfolio mix
- Support and influence pricing strategy including recommendations and implementation
- Lead or sponsor cross-functional initiatives to deliver cost-reduction and profitability improvements without negatively impacting the customer experience
- Manage all aspects of product lifecycle execution including portfolio strategy product positioning pricing guidelines SKU optimization product enhancements and commercialization
- Identify champion and help commercialize new product development and innovation opportunities; serve as Project Sponsor when needed
- Develop a deep understanding of customers markets and competitive dynamics to inform strategy and execution
- Partner with Sales leadership on key customer relationships and provide product-line guidance to maximize growth and profitability
- Collaborate with Marketing on brand strategy messaging and activation plans across channels
- Work closely with Sales and Supply Chain on demand planning and forecasting to optimize service levels and inventory performance
- Build compelling business cases to support innovation capacity expansion and investment decisions
- Promote data-driven decision making accountability and continuous improvement across the business team
What Were Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business or a related field
- At least one of the following:
- 2 years of experience in a general business role supporting marketing or product management decisions or
- Demonstrated success in an Associate Product Manager role consistently meeting performance expectations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience working with financial concepts such as ROI NPV financial statements and DCF analysis
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change at multiple organizational levels
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High degree of ownership initiative and personal accountability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word)
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- SAP experience
- Experience in the foodservice packaging or consumer packaged goods industries
Why Join Us
- Own a meaningful product portfolio with direct P&L impact
- Work cross-functionally with experienced leaders and teams
- Contribute to innovation and growth within a dynamic food business
- Build a strong foundation for continued career growth in product management
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
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Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. Were a family-owned family-focused company of 12000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason MI with 30 locations in three countries were proud of our ability to innovate manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.
Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions paid vacation paid holidays short-term disability tuition assistance product discounts and more.
Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.
*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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