Product manager Beverage Solutions

For our client in Hoogstraten, we are looking for a Product manager Beverage Solutions with immediate permanent employment.

With a passion for products and innovation, the Product Manager Beverage Solutions drives strategic execution and fosters cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Procurement, Design, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

This role leads targeted product developments and manages customer requests and tenders by defining needs, coordinating teams, and delivering compelling proposals and sales materials.

The Product Manager acts as the go-to expert on product specifications, pricing, and market insights, owning the product narrative and guiding make-or-buy decisions. The Product Manager validates solutions with stakeholders, delivers product training, and ensures seamless knowledge sharing across the organization.

Additionally, this role supports successful product launches, conducts post-launch reviews to drive continuous improvement, and supports quality concerns and insourcing initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Drive Product Vision & Innovation

Show passion for products and maintain a strong appetite for innovation.

Understand market trends and customer needs to shape product direction.

2. Stakeholder Management

Coordinate effectively with internal teams such as design, engineering, procurement, and sales.

Collaborate with external stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and partners.

Maintain strong relationships and ensure alignment across all parties.

3. Customer & Market Understanding

Listen actively to customers to identify real problems and unmet needs.

Translate insights into clear, actionable development briefs.

Define what the product should offer and why it matters.

4. Communication

Clearly articulate product requirements and updates to stakeholders.

Present solutions both internally (e.g., to teams, leadership) and externally (e.g., to customers, partners).

Ensure transparency and clarity throughout the product lifecycle.

5. Project Management

Oversee product development from concept to delivery.

Manage timelines, progress, and cross-functional alignment.

Address obstacles and ensure successful execution.

6. Creative Problem Solving

Bring a “can-do” mentality to challenges.

Develop creative solutions to issues that arise during development.

Question and improve the status quo to drive better outcomes.

7. T-Shaped Skills

Specialist (vertical bar of the “T”): Deep expertise in the assigned product group.

Generalist (horizontal bar of the “T”): Broad understanding of customer operations, the market, logistics, and related areas.

Core Competencies and Requirements

Education

Master degree in Product Development, Marketing, Industrial Design, Engineering or similar by experience.

Work Experience

5-10 years experience in product management, product development, or a related field.

Proven track record working with cross-functional teams.

Ability to listen to customers and understanding market needs, to define what the problem is, what could be offered and to define clear development briefings and product requirements

Hands-on project management experience

Technical Skills

Certifcation, licenses and registration

Understanding of product lifecycle management

Ability to discuss feasibility with engineering

Understanding of logistics, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing processes (industry-specific)

Awareness of customer workflows and operational environments

Core Competencies Required

Product thinking & strategic planning

Stakeholder and relationship management

Clear written and verbal communication

Presentation skills

Project & process management

Creative and analytical problem-solving

T-shaped professional profile (specialist + generalist)

A feeling for design and graphics is a plus

You will join a dynamic and international company where innovation and collaboration are key. In return for your commitment, you can expect an attractive and competitive salary package, complemented by a wide range of fringe benefits.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills within a stable and growing organization that values both professional and personal growth.

Interested in this opportunity? Forward your CV to carine.boulogne@adecco.be.