Global Product Manager-- Convenience

Come and join the leading #avoexperts

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for a Global Product Manager- Convenience to join our team in Wingene, Belgium.

Westfalia Fruit is seeking a Global Product Manager to drive its convenience innovation strategy and manage a growing global product portfolio. You’ll lead New Product Development (NPD) initiatives across categories such as guacamole, avocado products, mango, frozen fruit, oils, and dried fruit ensuring all projects align with commercial goals and customer needs. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, and regional teams, you’ll deliver high-quality products to market efficiently and at pace.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of the convenience product strategy in line with commercial objectives

Contribute to the innovation pipeline through new products, improvements, and line extensions

Translate consumer, customer, and market insights into product concepts and briefs

Partner with R&D and technical teams to deliver products from concept to launch

Assist in managing the NPD pipeline, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met

Coordinate stage-gate processes and support project prioritisation based on business needs

Collaborate cross-functionally to support product launches and ongoing performanceTrack project progress, identify risks, and ensure clear stakeholder communication

Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform product decisions

Support optimisation of the product portfolio to improve performance and efficiency

Qualifications

Proven experience in a Product Management or Product Development role.

Strong experience in project and/or product portfolio management, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.

Solid understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept development through to launch and post-launch optimisation.

Confident and effective communicator, with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on execution and delivery excellence.

Proactive, hands‑on approach with a genuine passion for product innovation and continuous improvement.

Strong bias for action with a “can‑do” mindset and ability to drive initiatives forward in a fast‑paced environment.

Agility and commercial awareness to respond to evolving consumer trends and maintain product and brand relevance.

Desirable

Experience inFood &Beverage, FMCGorfood techispreferred.

Additionallanguages including Spanish, French or German would be beneficial.

Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that will vary by location. Full details will be shared as part of the interview process.

Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Be part of a global organisation recognised as a leader in fresh produce.

Join a purpose-driven company committed to sustainability and innovation.

Contribute to an industry leader at the forefront of fresh produce innovation.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

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