Overview
Regional Portfolio Manager, World Foods for Private Labels — Paulig Group. Join to apply for this role and drive the portfolio from spark to shelf in one of Paulig’s fastest-growing business areas, taking ideas from concept to creation and shaping the future of food with strategic vision and hands-on execution.
From spark to shelf: Own the portfolio journey from A to Z, driving bold ideas from concept to creation. You’ll lead across borders, teams and tastes to build a portfolio that excites, delivers and grows.
We are looking for a portfolio pioneer with a sharp commercial mind and a deep love for food. As Regional Portfolio Manager for World Foods, you’ll be the architect of tomorrow’s category-defining concepts and the winning portfolio, collaborating with customers and across functions to deliver relevant growth.
Responsibilities
* Portfolio leadership: Own, evolve and steer your category portfolio. Lead revisions, optimize assortments, and identify white-spot opportunities that fuel growth through relevant NPDs and concepts. Ensure alignment across commercial, R&D, production, and our Branded Business Area.
* Innovation roadmap: Shape and execute the NPD pipeline as project lead and owner. Align innovation with commercial goals and ensure flawless execution from concept to shelf. Present relevant NPD to our Paulig Innovation Board as project lead and ensure documentation is in our project management system.
* Performance and strategy: Monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and recommend actions to boost sales, profitability, and category relevance.
* Go-to-market excellence: Develop launch toolkits and go-to-market strategies with marketing that empower our commercial teams and resonate with customers.
* Business case development: Develop and present compelling business cases for new products and concepts. Your strategic thinking is the recipe for stakeholder buy-in.
* Engage with Customers: Collaborate with Commercial to lead key customer discussions and co-develop business cases. Shape portfolio settings with strategic customers to ensure relevance, growth potential, and alignment with our broader category vision.
* Cross-functional collaboration: Be the bridge between marketing, commercial, R&D, and sourcing. Share insights, challenge assumptions, and drive progress.
* Ambassadorship: Represent customer brands with pride. Engage proactively with stakeholders and customers to co-create the products of tomorrow.
What you bring
* Experience: 5–7 years in category management, portfolio or assortment strategy within FMCG. Production experience is a plus. You might be ready to pivot from a traditional branded company or already have a true passion for customer brands in a similar role.
* Education: Master’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
* Skills and mindset:
o Strategic thinker with operational agility and a proactive approach
o You know the key mechanisms of Product Lifecycle Management
o Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
o Excel and PowerPoint are your tools for success
o Commercially driven, results-oriented, and proactive
o Power BI proficiency is a bonus
o Courage to challenge, curiosity to explore, and commitment to deliver—with an international mindset
o Fluent in English
Why join Paulig?
Be part of a flavorful, meaningful journey with opportunities to grow in an international team shaping sustainable food culture. At Paulig, you’ll work with high-quality products, bold ambitions, and a customer-focused mindset. Our flexible work policy supports growth and well-being.
Location and next steps
This is a permanent position with a flexible start date. Preferred locations at production sites or offices in Roeselare, Belgium; Milton Keynes, UK; or Tipton/West Midlands, UK. International travel expected—approximately 25–30 days per year. Paulig promotes hybrid work with great flexibility.
Ready to spice up your career? Apply today—we review applications on a rolling basis.
Questions? Reach out to Michael Rahbek, Marketing Operations Director, Customer Brands at michael.rahbek@paulig.com
About Paulig
Paulig is a family-owned food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides all things tasty: coffees and beverages, Tex Mex and spices, snacks and plant-based choices. The company's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Conimex, Risenta, Poco Loco and Zanuy. Paulig’s sales amounted to EUR 1.2 billion in 2024. The company has 2,400 passionate employees in 13 countries working around the purpose For a life full of flavour.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance and Sales
* Industries: Food and Beverage Services
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