Category Manager - Natural Colors (Food & Beverage)
About The Position
Döhler is seeking a Category Manager to lead the strategy, lifecycle, and market growth of its North American natural colors and coatings portfolio for food and beverage. Based in Chicago, Illinois, this high-visibility role connects product innovation with commercial outcomes and focuses on the visual appeal of food and beverage products. The position owns revenue, profitability, and P&L targets; uses market intelligence, consumer behavior, and competitor tracking to identify opportunities and guide product breakthroughs; and partners with Sales, R&D, and Marketing. The manager equips Sales with value propositions and pitches, presents product stories and technical capabilities to key client accounts, and supports campaigns, training tools, and launch materials. Travel of up to 25% is expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
- At least 3 years of hands-on product management, product development, or R&D experience specifically within the natural colors market.
- Ability to translate complex chemistry into clear, commercially compelling communication.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to meet clients and industry partners.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end strategy, lifecycle, and market growth of the natural colors and coatings portfolio.
- Manage P&L, revenue, and profitability targets to expand the market footprint.
- Use market intelligence, consumer behavior, and competitor tracking to identify trends and develop product opportunities.
- Partner with Sales and R&D to connect technical innovation with commercial success and equip the sales team with value propositions and pitches.
- Present product stories and technical capabilities to key client accounts.
- Partner with Marketing to develop campaigns, training tools, and launch collateral.
Benefits
- Performance incentives and competitive benefits.
- Flexible development opportunities across departments and access to a global team.
- Opportunities to take ownership, share ideas, and make an impact.
- Work in an international, collaborative environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
