Category Manager, Dry Systems North America

This role is ideal for a commercially focused professional with technical experience in dry and powder-based products, including powdered hydration and electrolyte mixes, sports nutrition, functional beverages, and dietary supplements. We are a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the global food, beverage and life science & nutrition industry.

Company Description

We are a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the global food, beverage and life science & nutrition industry. We are all about mastering sensory experience and nutritional performance. 

We offer exceptional opportunities for passionate people who want to shape the future of nutrition in an entrepreneurial and impact-driven environment. Here, you have the freedom to take ownership and to thrive both professionally and personally. Be part of a highly committed team with a clear purpose: at Döhler, smart ideas have a way of becoming great products. ​

​​Together, we bring ideas to life.

Job Description

Döhler is seeking a Product Manager to lead the growth and development of our North America Dry Systems portfolio across the food, beverage, dietary supplement, and functional nutrition markets.
This role is ideal for a commercially focused professional with technical experience in dry and powder-based products, including powdered hydration and electrolyte mixes, sports nutrition, functional beverages, and dietary supplements. The successful candidate will combine market insight, formulation knowledge, and customer understanding to drive portfolio growth, innovation, and profitability.

Your Responsibilities:
•    Develop and execute the product strategy for Döhler’s North America Dry Systems portfolio.
•    Manage the full product lifecycle, including master data, pricing, documentation, product availability, performance, and profitability.
•    Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, portfolio gaps, and new business opportunities.
•    Partner with sales to support customer meetings, presentations, workshops, and technical discussions.
•    Collaborate with strategic production partners to ensure sufficient capacity, consistent product quality, and the successful commercialization of dry-system products.
•    Provide support to applications teams on customer projects involving dry blends, premixes, and functional ingredient systems.
•    Work with marketing to develop product collateral, presentations, training materials, and sales enablement tools.
•    Establish and manage revenue and profitability objectives for the assigned portfolio.
 

Compensation- $130k-$150k

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, or a related field.
•    At least five years of experience in product management, business development, technical sales, applications, or a related field.
•    Technical experience with dry products, powdered formulations, dry blending, premixes, or powder-based functional systems.
•    Strong market knowledge of food, beverage, dietary supplement, hydration, sports nutrition, and functional nutrition categories.
•    Ability to translate technical capabilities and market trends into clear, compelling customer solutions.
•    Excellent communication, presentation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
•    Willingness to travel up to 25%. 
 

Additional Information

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What We Offer:

• Work with passion: ​We create an environment where passion meets profession. Meaningful work and positive energy inspire people to give their best and make lasting contribution to our shared success.
• Take ownership: ​We empower you to take ownership and share your ideas. Whatever your role, you have the opportunity to show initiative and make an impact.
• Grow your way: ​With flexible development opportunities across departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover new strengths and actively shape your career path. ​ ​
• Thrive in a global environment: ​Join an international team bringing together multiple cultures, languages and perspectives to spark new ideas and inspiration. Through global collaboration, you expand your horizon both professionally and personally.  ​
• The team always wins: ​We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team play lead to shared success.  ​

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Equal Opportunities for All

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.​
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A good match starts with shared values. Complete our Culture Fit Challenge to find out how well your mindset aligns with the way we work.

Does it feel like a fit? Then apply through our online career portal and attach it to your application. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by post.