Global Category Director - Collagen

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Global Category Director - Collagen will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and growth of Rousselot’s collagen category. This role will involve leading cross-functional teams, developing and executing category strategies, and ensuring the successful commercialization of collagen products.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences or related field
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Proven track record of driving business growth and achieving commercial success
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Passion for innovation and sustainability
• Willingness to travel internationally as required up to 35%
• CRM knowledge
• Experienced project manager, managing large projects

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of the collagen market and its applications is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global category strategies for collagen, aligned with Rousselot’s overall business objectives
• Develop pricing strategies and provide pricing guidance to ensure competitive positioning and profitability
• Formulate and execute growth strategies for the collagen product line, focusing on market expansion and customer acquisition
• Lead marketing promotion efforts, including digital marketing campaigns, social media strategies, and content creation
• Drive sustainability initiatives within the collagen category, ensuring alignment with Rousselot’s sustainability goals
• Provide product management expertise, including overseeing the product lifecycle from development to market launch
• Collaborate with regional teams to ensure the successful commercialization and launch of new collagen products
• Monitor and report on category performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement and opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders
• Manage events such as trade shows, conferences, and webinars to promote collagen products and engage with key stakeholders
• Oversee lead management processes, ensuring effective tracking, nurturing, and conversion of leads into customers
• Lead cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, and supply chain, to drive category growth and innovation
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior