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