PpAre you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for foodservice and airline industries? /ppProbably at some point in your life you traveled on the plane ordered some food or went to your nearby takeout place to buy a salad for lunch. In this case, you might have seen deSter products and didn’t even know it. A lot of people don’t realize that packaging world can be exciting, but it is more than that, especially when it comes to food. deSter is unique in its industry because we design and manufacture packaging as well as some additional complimentary products such as amenity kits, airplane trolleys condiment packs. Our purpose is to create sustainable food and travel experiences and we need you on this journey. /ppIf you want to be a part of a company that strives to create a better future and change how we look at food packaging, you are in the right place. /ph3Job Summary /h3pWith a strategic vision and a passion for innovation, the bProduct Lead Airline Tray Set-up /b drives the overall product portfolio strategy and ensures alignment with market trends and business objectives. This role leads product innovation initiatives and manages high-impact customer requests and tenders in collaboration with cross-functional teams. /ppAs the key driver of portfolio growth, the Product Lead Airline Tray Set-up combines strong commercial skills, customer engagement, and financial insight to inspire stakeholders through clear communication and persuasive product pitches. The role partners closely with Product Marketing to deliver successful product campaigns, while maintaining market and cost price analyses to guide strategic decisions. /ppBeyond internal leadership, this position builds external networks to unlock innovation opportunities, fosters knowledge sharing together with the team, and integrates ESG principles into product development and presentations. Acting as a thought leader and influencer, the bProduct Lead Airline Tray Set-up /b ensures the growth of the portfolio by guaranteeing our products remain competitive aligned with customer needs. /ph3Main Duties and Responsibilities /h3ollipDefine and lead product portfolio strategy /p /lilipDrive product innovation and business cases /p /lilipManage customer requests and major tenders /p /lilipCommunicate and inspire: /p /lilipDevelop Product Campaigns /p /lilipEngage commercially /p /lilipMaintain financial and market insights /p /lilipFoster external engagement and knowledge sharing /p /li /olpEmbed sustainability considerations into product presentations and development processes. /ph3Core Competencies and Requirements /h3pbEducation /b /pulliMaster degree in Product Development, Economics, Marketing or similar by experience. /li /ulpbWork Experience /b /pulli7–10 years in product management, with at least 1-3 years in a senior/lead capacity (owning a portfolio and influencing cross‑functional roadmaps) /liliProven track record leading end‑to‑end product development and run co-development workshops with customers. /liliCommercial exposure: regular customer engagement, co‑creating solutions with key accounts, supporting major tenders/RFQs, and partnering closely with Sales. /liliHands‑on experience with product campaigns in partnership with Product Marketing /li /ulpbTechnical Skills /b /ppCertifcation, licenses and registration /pulliProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM): Ability to manage and optimize product development stages, including co-development processes. /liliSupply Chain Manufacturing Expertise: Knowledge of production workflows, tooling, molding, and packaging conversion techniques. /liliData Financial Analytics: Advanced Excel skills, basic financial modeling, and familiar with BI platforms (e.g., Power BI). /liliPresentation Visualization: Strong PowerPoint capabilities for creating executive-level narratives and customer-facing presentations. /li /ulpbCore Competencies Required /b /pulliStrategic planning and product solutions thinking /liliIndustry Knowledge: Preferably experienced in hospitality, customer experience, aviation, or catering sectors. /liliCommunication Presentation: Strong skills in delivering clear, compelling presentations and producing concise written and verbal communication. /liliUnderstanding of marketing principles, commercial strategies, and basic financial analysis. /liliSkilled in planning, executing, and optimizing projects and operational processes. /liliDesign Sensibility: An eye for design and graphics is considered an advantage. /li /ulh3Job Dimensions /h3pThe bAirline Tray Set-up product group /b is the majorProduct Group of deSter’s Main Cabin airline segment. /ppIt covers the co-developed sustainable food packaging and tableware for leading airlines across the globe. Restaurants, as well as innovative packaging solutions for food on the go. Our range spans recyclable, compostable, and reusable items such as serving trays, meal trays, clamshells, salad bowls, and dishes. /ppThe Senior Product Manager Airline Tray Set-up and the Product Manager hotmeal report into the Product Lead Airline Tray Set-up /ph3Environment and Safety /h3pEvery deSter employee contributes to a safe and environmentally conscious working environment and in doing so assumes the following responsibilities: /pulliAct in a safe and environmentally conscious manner in all work activities. /liliContribute to deSter's environmental and safety objectives and performance. /liliActively report deviations, hazardous situations and incidents. /liliParticipate in analyses and initiatives that frame within environment and safety and are relevant to the job. /li /ulpIf you want to know more about deSter’s Enviornmental and Social commitments, go to /ph3What we offer /h3pJoining deSter means you will become a part of an innovative company with sustainability at heart and colleagues customers globally. Besides competitive salary and benefits, we also offer hybrid way of working (office/remote) and a team of colleagues that have a passion enthusiasm for what they do. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr