Role description

At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding company in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Product Manager Flavourings (Food & Beverage)

to help us prepare for the next growth phase. As one of the first joiners of the Swiss satellite, you will have an impact on top-level decisions and gain extensive insights into a rapidly growing international company. We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and eager individual interested in building and working on an exciting new project. In our core team of flavourist, application, sensory and research experts, you will exceed customer expectations with our flavourings and services in close collaboration with the regional account executives.

Your Mission

• Develop a clear, market- and segment-focused product vision to align everyone around common goals.
• Ensure the flavourings meet market needs and deliver value.
• Evaluate and improve the portfolio to keep our flavourings competitive and relevant.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, teams and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven work experience in a senior product management role.
• Degree from a top university in engineering and management or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of market research and consumer behaviour.
• Excellent project management skills, strong in lateral management tasks.
• Excellent English language skills and willingness to frequently visit our international hubs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in flavour, fragrance or speciality ingredient business.
• Knowledge in food processing technology.
• Experience in trend management.
• International experience.

Why you'll love working here

• Responsibility from day one in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies.
• Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path.
• Flexible working hours, attractive home office policy, and 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries.
• Modern office overlooking Lake Zürich, incl. showers and lockers.
• Regular company events and team activities.
• Free “Halbtax” travelcard, and free language courses.
• Subsidised lunch at the neighbouring cantine, and free drinks and snacks at the office.

About us

At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.