REQUIREMENTS

• Degree level in Business / Commerce / Food science or other similar third level qualification.
• Proven 5 years’ experience in a similar role – background in B2B food ingredients experience a distinct advantage.
• Ability to innovate, be proactive and act as a highly motivated self-starter in a rapid results driven environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally across many team

ABOUT US

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

ROLE PROFILE

This is an opportunity to join a diverse commercial team of 40 people, responsible for over 200 customers globally. The Product Manager role sits in the Dairy Powders category within the Ingredients commercial team, and reports into the Category Manager - Whey.
Tirlán is the largest producer of proteins in Ireland and one of the leading producers in Europe. The Protein product manager will look after Tirlán’s whey and milk protein portfolio by interacting with R&D, operations, quality, and finance teams. The primary focus is on leading, global customers in the sports, medical and lifestyle nutrition markets.
As a Product Manager, you will bring value to the business by delivering customer driven innovation projects, managing new product introductions, and developing the opportunity pipeline, while working closely with the international sales team. This is a hybrid role, with a mix of working-from-home, working on-site, trade shows and customer visits.
Your goal is to increase product profitability in your category by supporting the execution of the category strategy and driving delivery of the right customer opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Innovation projects – manage projects by working with cross functional teams to deliver project goals. You will represent the commercial view, guide stakeholders, take key decisions, coordinate and meet project milestones and provide clear recommendations based on project outputs.
• Managing new, value-add, product introduction including change management, collateral development, product concepts and applications for dairy powders.
• Working closely with marketing to develop go-to-market story for new product introductions across all dairy powders.
• Pipeline management using our online C4C platform - in conjunction with sales team, develop a pipeline and co-ordinate sales resources. Ensure pipeline is aligned with short terms and longer-term strategic objectives. Utilising C4C digital platform to manage and report on pipeline
• Supporting the category manager in management of the business unit- including supply chain and planning optimisation.
• Becoming an expert on Tirlán’s portfolio (whey and related products) in a way that can support other functions in the business (e.g. sales