Global Product Manager, Food Prep

Overview

Position at Cuisinart:
You will be the leader responsible for the global business performance (sales, margins, etc) of a Food Prep product portfolio driving significant growth in the category. You will lead a team of Product Marketers responsible for end-to-end product development—collaborating with global teams to bring exceptional products to market, strengthening the portfolio, and ensuring flawless, on-time execution.

We’re seeking a creative, insight-driven, and consumer-obsessed Product Marketing Manager to drive the future of our Food Prep portfolio
. This role is ideal for someone who loves being in the kitchen, is passionate about understanding the home blending, ice cream, and food prep experience for global consumers, and is skilled at turning consumer insights into compelling innovation stories and products consumers will love.

In this role, you will be expected to be an expert in the key Food Prep sub-categories (Blending, Food Processing, Mixing, and Ice Cream) – understanding the global markets, blending & processing trends, and how people use these products around the world. You will drive product innovations that surprise, delight, and bring joy to our consumers.

• Strategic Vision & Leadership
  • Shape and communicate forward-looking category strategy that supports corporate strategies
  • Lead a team of Global Product Marketing Managers to drive growth through rapid consumer insights-centered innovation, product development execution excellence, and best-in-class launches
  • Owner of product development execution from concept to launch — ensure Food Prep projects are completed on time, within spec
  • Champion a culture of creativity, agility, and consumer-first thinking across the organization
• Portfolio & Pipeline Management
  • Build portfolio of existing and new products that win in the market
  • Gain share, grow topline revenue and margins to exceed category goals
  • Evaluate all projects for impact, feasibility, and strategic fit
  • Ensure a steady pipeline of validated concepts ready for a 3-year roadmap
• Consumer Insight & Market Understanding
  • Be a global expert in Food Prep — understand the global market, key competitors, retail assortments, and market/consumer trends
  • Deeply understand various types of consumers and social media trends, and pain points with home use
  • Identify knowledge gaps and build learning plans with research teams to uncover deeper emotional and functional drivers behind Food Prep usage/behaviors
• Product Innovation & Storytelling
  • Translate insights into a roadmap filled with creative products and solutions that spark excitement with consumers, our sales teams, and customers
  • Craft clear, compelling product stories that elevate everyday blending moments and bring the Cuisinart brand to life in the kitchen
  • Develop an innovation pipeline rooted in real consumer needs — with every concept designed to surprise, delight, and inspire joy at home
• Product Development & Launch Execution
  • Lead product development from idea to shelf — define features, positioning, specs, and pricing
  • Partner with design, engineering, sourcing, and packaging to ensure products meet quality, margin, and aesthetic standards
  • Manage timelines, budgets, and milestones across global teams to ensure timely, seamless execution
  • Support product testing, quality validation, sustainability goals, and regulatory compliance
• Go-to-Market & Story Amplification
  • Collaborate with marketing and sales to bring the product story to life across channels — packaging, content, retailer storytelling, and digital activation
  • Ensure every touchpoint reflects the emotional benefits and value of the product, reinforcing why Cuisinart is a trusted kitchen companion
  • Support go-to-market planning, sell-in materials, and product education across internal and customer-facing teams
• Portfolio Stewardship & Optimization
  • Monitor product performance in-market and identify opportunities to enhance, update, or retire SKUs
  • Maintain product trackers and documentation to support team efficiency and transparency
  • Drive cost savings, packaging refreshes, and rationalization to simplify choice while maximizing consumer impact
  • Focus on achieving strong…