Product Manager​/Commercial Manager – North America; Food Ingredients

Product Manager – North America

European-based company specialized in innovative food ingredients.

CNS Worldwide is recruiting a Product Manager – North America on behalf of a European-based company specialized in innovative food ingredients. The company is recognized for its strong R&D capabilities, technical expertise, and long-term partnerships within the global food industry.

The Product Manager – North America is an individual contributor role responsible for market strategy, product pricing, and portfolio management for assigned food ingredient categories in the USA and Canada. This position plays a key role in connecting market opportunities with internal capabilities, coordinating resources across R&D and supply chain, and driving the execution of a differentiated product strategy. We are looking for a creative, imaginative, and strategic thinker with the ability to translate technical knowledge into compelling market-driven solutions.

• Define and execute the North American market strategy for assigned product categories.
• Manage and optimize the regional product portfolio in line with customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Identify portfolio gaps, innovation opportunities, and rationalization priorities.
• Monitor competitive activity, pricing trends, and market dynamics.

• Develop and manage pricing strategies for the North American market.
• Support value-based pricing and margin optimization initiatives.
• Provide pricing recommendations for new product launches and customer projects.
• Monitor and manage the regional project pipeline from concept to commercialization.
• Prioritize projects based on strategic fit, feasibility, and commercial potential.
• Coordinate closely with sales teams, distributors, and customers to advance projects.

• Act as the key interface between the North American market and European R&D and supply chain teams.
• Support resource allocation decisions and development prioritization.
• Ensure alignment on timelines, feasibility, and successful product launches.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, market management, or technical-commercial roles within the food ingredients industry.
• Highly regarded experience with emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, and vitamins
  , applied to baking, dairy, meat, and plant-based products
  .
• Strong understanding of the North American food market and customer expectations.
• This position requires a regular on-site presence to reinforce company culture, collaboration, and team dynamics.
• Working from home is possible 1–2 days per week
  , depending on business needs.
• Travel is expected 20–30% of the time
  , primarily within the USA and Canada, to meet key clients, attend trade shows, and participate in industry events.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

• Sales, Product Management, and Marketing

• Food and Beverage Services
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing