Are you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for foodservice and airline industries?
Probably 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. 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.
If 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.
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.
Understand market trends and customer needs to shape product direction.
Stakeholder Management
Coordinate effectively with internal teams such as design, engineering, procurement, and sales.
Translate insights into clear, actionable development briefs.
to teams, leadership) and externally (e.g., Project Management
Oversee product development from concept to delivery.
Manage timelines, progress, and cross-functional alignment.
Creative Problem Solving
Develop creative solutions to issues that arise during development.
Specialist (vertical bar of the “T”): Deep expertise in the assigned product group.
Generalist (horizontal bar of the “T”): Master degree in Product Development, Marketing, Industrial Design, Engineering or similar by 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
Understanding of product lifecycle management
Understanding of logistics, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing processes (industry-specific)
Product thinking & strategic planning
Stakeholder and relationship management
Project & process management
Creative and analytical problem-solving
The Beverage Solutions Product Group is one of deSter’s key business segments, specializing in innovative drinkware solutions for both the global airline and foodservice markets.
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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.