What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Strategic Growth - Specialties, Decorations & Inclusions position at Barry Callebaut Group?
- This position can also sit in Dunmore, PA or various locations across the U.S.
This role is critical for doubling specialties, a key strategic pillar for Barry Callebaut. The focus is on scaling up inclusions globally and regaining market share in choco decorations. This position coordinates cross-functional and cross-regional initiatives, ensuring timely project delivery and growth in volume and SCO for these categories. Key metrics include first commercialization date for footprint expansion, and volume/SCO growth.
Key Responsibilities
Inclusions global scale up: Align on growth and pricing strategy, act as sparring partner for CSD on footprint initiatives, ensure smooth commercialization of projects especially when export is involved, support GHI capabilities upgrades, assist with outsourcing projects, grow filled and baked inclusions at Global, Regional, local CPGs, chains and retail customers.
Choco decorations global scale up: Align on growth and pricing strategy, focusing on post-SKU rationalization portfolio adjustment & deployment, articulate footprint implications with CSD, ensure smooth commercialization of projects on global basis, support outsourcing projects, choco deco with relevant customer segments (to be aligned with regions), e.g. local CPGs, D&A, chains and retail customers.
Cross-functional project leadership from commercial perspective: Connect teams to implement global strategy for inclusions and choco decorations, building new processes to accelerate commercialization and then handing over to responsible functions. This involves problem-solving and change management across various functions.
Qualifications & Education
- Bachelor’s Degree required. Master in Economics/Business/Food Engineering or equivalent preferred.
- English (full proficiency); Italian, Dutch a plus.
- Outstanding project and change management, strong commercial/marketing, value & solution selling, negotiation, familiarity with operations/CSD a plus, strong financial acumen and business planning.
- 8-10 years proven commercial/operational experience in a B2B environment with value in use / technical offering.
- Strong knowledge of Specialties portfolio (filled inclusions, baked inclusions, choco decorations) or ability to learn quickly.
- Comfortable with financial modeling, scenario planning, business case building, capex approval processes.
- Market, consumer, customer, retail insight and B2C experience in BAPA, Ice cream, Horeca, Dairy, Biscuits or proven commercial/sales experience with Global, Regional and national CPGs or Chains/Retail.
- Ability to travel up to 30% across regions (North America and Europe).
- Salary Range of $120,000 - $150,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package
- 12 paid holidays, plus your birthday off
- Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
- An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
- Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000