Product Manager

Sensient Flavors & Extracts is seeking a Product Manager for their European Sweet & Beverage category. The successful candidate will develop product strategies, conduct market research, and manage the product lifecycle to enhance profitability and drive revenue growth. A background in product management or marketing, preferably in the food sector, is essential, alongside strong analytical and leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement in a dynamic environment. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of colours, flavours, and fragrances, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Product Manager – European Sweet & Beverage

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving revenue growth? We are looking for a Product Manager to join our team and play a key role in identifying new product opportunities, enhancing profitability, and managing the lifecycle of products in the European Sweet & Beverage category. If you’re ready to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

What you’ll do:

• Develop product strategy in collaboration with marketing and business teams, focusing on target market segments, customer groups, and guiding new product development
• Conduct market research to gather customer insights, shaping effective product value propositions
• Define and communicate product value propositions across internal teams, including R&D, supply chain, and commercial teams
• Manage the product lifecycle, from launch to decline, providing strategic guidance for procurement and operations during key phases
• Lead the innovation stage-gate process to optimize speed to market while ensuring all critical activities are completed
• Develop pricing strategies and recommendations for various product platforms and market segments

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Marketing, or a related field
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food ingredient or packaged food industries
• Strong analytical mindset and a self-starter attitude with a desire for upward mobility
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Creativity, a passion for customer interaction, and a collaborative team-player mentality in a fast-paced environment

What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on-site five days a week.
• A dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

ABOUT SENSIENT FLAVORS & EXTRACTS:

Sensient Flavors & Extracts Group develops, manufactures and distributes flavor and extract systems that are found in thousands of consumer products worldwide. The company’s specialty systems are essential components of food, beverage, household and personal care products. Sensient’s value-added flavors and extracts enable our customers to excel in highly competitive global markets. The Flavors & Extracts Group is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

 ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands.  Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer and excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at:

Equal Opportunity Employer

#LI-IH1