Global Category Director - Collagen

Job description

The Global Category Director - Collagen will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and growth of Rousselot's collagen category. This role will involve leading cross-functional teams, developing and executing category strategies, and ensuring the successful commercialization of collagen products

Purpose of the job

Grow the collagen business. Accountable for business growth, innovation, new product development

Organizational position

Position in the organization

Working closely together with R&D, marketing, sales, and supply chain departments in the region and globally

Reports to

Vice President Sales & Marketing

Direct reports

Yes

Job specific Key Accountabilities

Accountability

Activity

Expected result

Develop strategic direction to ensure long term growth

* Develop and implement global category strategies for collagen, aligned with Rousselot's overall business objectives

* Develop pricing strategies and provide pricing guidance to ensure competitive positioning and profitability

* Formulate and execute growth strategies for the collagen product line, focusing on market expansion and customer acquisition

* Lead marketing promotion efforts, including digital marketing campaigns, social media strategies, and content creation

* Drive sustainability initiatives within the collagen category, ensuring alignment with

Rousselot's sustainability goals

* Annual Strategic plan/update and execution

* Updated & executed marketing & communication plan

* Drive CSRD initiatives to contribute to Rousselot's sustainability goals

Product leadership, innovation, data and science

* Provide product management expertise, including overseeing the product lifecycle from development to market launch

* Collaborate with regional teams

to ensure the successful

* Product management leadership

* Commercialization of new products

commercialization and launch of new collagen products

* Monitor and report on category performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement and opportunities

* Monitor category performance and improvements

Develop network and create partnerships

* Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders

* Manage events such as trade shows, conferences, and webinars to promote collagen products and engage with key stakeholders

* Oversee lead management processes, ensuring effective tracking, nurturing, and conversion of leads into

customers

* Key account analysis

/ reporting

* Build network in nutrition & pharma

* Presentations globally

Manage teams

* Lead cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, and supply chain, to drive category growth and innovation

* Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence and drive cross-functional

teams

Qualifications

Education

Level

Master

Degree

Business, Marketing, Life Sciences or related

Language skills

English

Yes

Other language

Preferred

Software knowledge

Systems and applications

CRM knowledge

Skills

-

Project Management

Knowledge

Manage large projects

Skills/Projects

Experienced project manager

Required certifications

Certification

-

Other relevant qualifications

Other

Deep understanding of the collagen market and its applications is preferred

Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills Proven track record of driving business growth and achieving commercial success

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

Passion for innovation and sustainability

Willingness to travel internationally as required up to 35%

Key Accountabilities

1. Effective Communication

Communicates information in a clear and direct manner (verbal and written), adapts the message and approach to the purpose, context and audience, and checks understanding.

2. Job Knowledge

Applies skills and knowledge effectively to perform tasks, solve problems, and make informed decisions that contribute to the overall success and efficiency of the organization.

3. Drive for Results

Demonstrates determination, persistence, and focus on producing exceptional results.

4. Safety Focus

Promotes a positive safety culture by working safe, maintaining open and honest communication, and focusing on preventing workplace incidents and injuries.

Competences

5. Building Relationships

Establishes and maintains strong business relationships with mutual respect and trust across the organization and with external customers.

6. Judgement and Decision Making

Evaluates data and courses of action using an unbiased and rational approach. Makes timely decisions that are well-reasoned and effective. Accepts responsibility for mistakes and faults.

7. Business Sense

Understands the business and the impact of the marketplace. Recognizes and seeks out new business opportunities to enhance the Company's performance through their individual contributions.

8. Motivating and Engaging

Demonstrates a sense of purpose and enthusiasm that engages others. Adapts own approach based on what motivates and engages different individuals. Creates and supports an environment where people are inspired to do their best.

9. Resilience

The ability to adapt, recover and bounce back, from setbacks, disappointments, and criticism.

10. Self-Awareness

Understands own strengths and limitations, and consciously considers own thoughts and feelings and how they impact others. Actively seeks out and is open to feedback.

Knowledge

The position holder needs to be a mastery of a specific professional discipline combining deep knowledge of theory and organizational practice or expertise across several different disciplines in a function or several different job areas across functions.

Complexity

The position holder needs to define and resolve issues involving (2 to 3 dimensions) operations/ human/finances that cannot be easily identified. Solutions to these problems are not easily identified

Impact

The position holder is directly involved with senior management in implementing business strategies that have a long-term (typically 3 to 5 years) impact on an organization

Communication

Come to agreement by managing communications through discussions and compromise; issues are short-term operational, medium-term tactical or limited strategic nature.

This type of Communication is usually used to convince others to accept complete proposals and programs. The position holder has the authority to modify concepts, practices and approaches in order to eventually convince others to accept decision or outcome

Team

Teams manager

Supervises a mix of team leaders and individual contributors

Position is responsible for managing cross-functional teams related to special projects.