Business Manager (Baking and Cottage Cheese), Helsinki, fixed term

Valio Baking & Cottage Cheese business category has an open position for a fixed term Business Manager in Helsinki. (about 1 year).

Your main responsibility is to manage and develop the baking and cottage cheese business categories according to the category’s and Valio’s strategic goals. 

To succeed in this role, you need to be business-oriented, innovative, and self-driven and have a passion for food products, baking and/or cooking. You should have the ability to independently identify and pursue plans and actions in line with category plans and targets. Previous experience in business management is required. You know how to take the lead and manage projects in cross-category and functional teams. 

Your responsibilities include:

• Manage and develop the baking and cottage cheese businesses in a results-driven way
• Create and execute Valio baking and cottage cheese category business plans
• Identify and develop future business opportunities in your portfolio
• Lead NPD projects and work closely with both internal as well as external stakeholders 

Requirements:

• Strategic, business-oriented thinking and analytical skills
• Successful track record in leading and developing business cases
• Previous experience in product concept development
• Experience in project management of cross-functional teams
• Growth-driven mentality, result oriented, self-driven
• Open-minded and creative mindset, ability to think outside the box
• Can-do-attitude, resilient and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and inspire others
• Excellent communication and language skills: fluent Finnish and English
• Relevant academic background and proven track record from a similar position

We offer you:

• A versatile and challenging position where your passion for the work will not go unnoticed 
• An opportunity to learn and grow in a well-known and unique Finnish food company 
• Opportunity to develop and create the future Valio baking & cottage cheese businesses and products
• An inspiring working environment where you can make a difference with the support of a strong & professional team

For more detailed information, please contact Johanna Izarra, Category Manager, tel. +358 50 4645461, Friday 17^th of May between 15-16, Monday 20^th of May between 14-15 and Friday 24^th of May between 14-15.

Please submit your application by Sunday 2^nd of June via the application link.