From spark to shelf: Own the portfolio journey from A to Z At Paulig, we believe every meal, cup, and moment should be full of flavour — and that bold ideas can make the world a tastier, more sustainable place. As a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter. Get ready to buckle up and take the wheel to drive bold ideas from concept to creation in one of Paulig’s fastest-growing business areas. We’re looking for a portfolio pioneer with a sharp commercial mind and a deep love for food – as a Regional Portfolio Manager for World Foods, you’ll be the architect of tomorrow’s category-defining concepts and the winning portfolio, working across borders, from strategic vision to hands-on execution. You’ll be in the driver’s seat from A to Z—developing strategy, engaging with customers and stakeholders, and rolling up your sleeves to make sure ideas become real, flavorful products. If you’re driven by purpose, energized by collaboration, and ready to co-create the future of food—this is your moment. Your role in the blend You will be the portfolio owner of one of our World Foods categories across retail, out-of-home channels, and industry channel. You’ll lead with insight, act with purpose, and collaborate across functions to deliver a portfolio that’s bold, relevant, and always ready to be optimized. Portfolio leadership : Owe, evolve and steer your category portfolio. Lead revisions, optimize assortments, and identify white-spot opportunities that fuel growth through relevant NPD's 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 secure documentation is in place 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 closely 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 : Overall, 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. Your key ingredients To succeed in this role, you likely have: Experience : 5–7 years in category management, portfolio or assortment strategy within FMCG. Experience with production 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 : Strategic thinker with operational agility and a proactive approach You know the key mechanisms of Product Lifecycle Management. Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Excel is a true friend of yours— as is crafting winning PowerPoint presentations. Commercially driven, results-oriented, and proactive. Power BI proficiency is a bonus. Courage to challenge, curiosity to explore, and commitment to deliver- with an international mindset. Fluent in English The flavours we bring Working at Paulig, a family owned company, means being part of an international community with bold ambitions and an inclusive growth culture. We offer: A purpose-driven workplace – we’re building a healthier, more sustainable food culture. Flexibility – the office is our main workplace, but we also offer the possibility to work from home part of the week. A passionate, international team – diverse backgrounds that spark creativity and collaboration. Interested? Join us on our journey to build a flavourful and more sustainable future. We review applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible and bring your unique flavour to Paulig. This is a permanent position with flexible start dates. Preferred locations at our production sites or offices in either Roeselare (Belgium), Milton Keynes (UK) or Tipton/West Midlands (UK), Lille (France), Nieuwegein (Netherlands), Möldnal or Solna (Sweden), Brondby (Denmark), Vuosaari (Finland). International travel to our offices and facilities is expected—approximately 25-30 days per year. Paulig promotes hybrid work with great flexibility. Reach out to Michael Rahbek, Marketing Operations Director, Customer Brands at michael.rahbek@paulig.com Want to learn more about working at Paulig and what we offer? Visit www. pauliggroup.com. About Paulig Paulig is an international food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides Tex Mex, snacks, coffees, world foods and spices. The company's brands include Santa Maria, Paulig, Conimex, Risenta, Poco Loco and Zanuy, among others. In 2025, the company’s sales amounted to approximately EUR 1.39 billion. Paulig was founded in 1876 and is 100% owned by the Paulig family. The company has 2,700 employees in 13 different countries united by the purpose 'For a life full of flavour'. www.pauliggroup.com