Product Portfolio Manager - Food Service/Private Label

Role: Product Portfolio Manager - Food Service & Private Label

Department:Marketing

Reports to: CMO

Location: Philadelphia, PA | Hybrid (4x/week onsite)

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!

At Bonduelle Americas, we're on a mission to make plant-rich eating easy, accessible, and joyful for everyone. As a certified B Corp, we invite people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle.

With four facilities and nearly 3,000 Associates in the US, we're part of something bigger: a global movement rooted in over 170 years of family heritage. Our parent company, Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), brings plant-rich foods to tables in nearly 100 countries and partners with growers who cultivate more than 173,000 acres of fresh, nutritious produce each year.

At Bonduelle-Americas, you'll find more than just a career, you'll find purpose with a team that puts people first, values sustainability, and believes in doing well by doing good. Together, we're inspiring the shift towards a plant-rich diet that nourishes both people and the plant.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Portfolio Manager to join our Americas team. This role is responsible for leading the development, optimization and lifecycle management of our food service product portfolio. This role is critical in driving growth and profitability across multiple product categories tailored for food service and retail operators including private label.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a portfolio strategies that align with foodservice channel needs, culinary trends and operational requirements.
• Manage projects supporting Private Label customers including innovation and product optimization.
• Manage SKU rationalization and optimization to improve margin and shelf efficiency.
• Collaborate with Commercial Strategy, R&D, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure portfolio initiatives are executable and profitable.
• Act as the central point of contact for food service and private label portfolio-related initiatives.
• Facilitate alignment across marketing, sales, operations and finance.
• Develop business cases for new product launches and discontinuations.
• Guide the prioritization of new product development based on strategic fit, consumer demand and financial viability.
• Partner with culinary, R&D and sales teams to develop and launch new products.
• Project management including working with Quality, R&D, Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure packaging label changes and product launches are commercialized on time.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred
• 5+ years experience in product management, brand strategy or portfolio management ideally in foodservice or CPG
• Strong understanding of foodservice channels (e.g. QSR, full-service, institutional).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable marketing insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in syndicated data tools and portfolio management frameworks
• Familiarity with innovation stage-gate processes and commercialization
• Strong financial acumen and experience with P&L management

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary for this role typically ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors, including skills, experience, expertise, and location. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for bonuses or other incentive programs as part of a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes:

●Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options

●401(k) retirement savings plan 

●Generous paid time off and paid holidays

●Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs

●Employee discounts, wellness initiatives, and company-sponsored events