Product Manager Taste & Sugar Reduction

PRODUCT MANAGER TASTE & SUGAR REDUCTION (US)

Job Title:
Product Manager Taste & Sugar Reduction
Report to:
Director of Category and Marketing
Location:
Lakeland, USA

We are looking for a commercially minded and strategically driven Product Manager to lead global revenue and margin growth within their assigned product category.

This role is responsible for shaping and executing category strategy, driving innovation, optimizing the portfolio, and ensuring competitive positioning in the market. Acting as the subject matter expert for the category, you will leverage market insights, customer needs, and competitive intelligence to unlock growth opportunities.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver category excellence and achieve ambitious business objectives, while serving as a trusted partner to customers and internal stakeholders alike.

We’ve been making the world taste better since 1886 and sell over 3,000 products in more than 90 countries, but we’re only just getting started. We’re on an exciting journey and have ambitious plans to become the indispensable partner of choice for the world’s leading flavour and fragrance houses, beverage and consumer brands.

On joining Treatt, you’ll become one of over 300 international experts, working together to collectively surprise and delight our customers. Nothing is more important to us than the happiness of our people as without them, we’d never succeed.

We think Treatt’s a great place to work, but don’t just take our word for it:

“Everyone wants your feedback and opinion; it feels like a place of study where nurturing and encouragement are the standard. It is very clear the hard work that goes into providing excellence for customers, but it is also very apparent that managers have the same goals for helping us all to progress.” – Anita, Innovation Scientist

“Joining my close and supportive team was the most enjoyable way to gain more skills and increase my knowledge.” – Ashley, Distillation Control Team Leader

“Treatt creates an environment to help you be the best you can, with no two days the same and opportunities always available to help you learn and develop. The people and the culture create a fantastic company to be part of.” – Rebecca, Commercial Coordinator

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for innovation and expansion.
• Create and drive strategic initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders across the business.
• Conduct multiple weekly customer visits to promote category offerings and drive pipeline growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor, understanding customer challenges and delivering tailored, value-driven solutions.
• Partner closely with Sales to support key accounts and deliver compelling value propositions.
• Lead the full product lifecycle including innovation, optimization, and rationalization of food ingredient offerings.
• Ensure alignment with customer demand, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals.
• Lead the Extracts and Essences team within the category.

• Work closely with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Procurement to bring new products to market and ensure supply continuity.
• Lead category performance reviews and provide insights to support business decision-making.
• Serve as the principal point of contact for the category, identifying portfolio gaps and initiating solutions.
• Provide internal education on existing and new products to ensure strong portfolio awareness.

• Monitor category performance metrics including revenue, margin, and market share.
• Implement corrective actions where needed and drive continuous improvement through customer and market insights.
• Act in the best interest of Treatt PLC at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Strong customer-focused mindset with deep category interest.

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Ability to…