What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at Vor Foods?
Company Description
Vör is a food ingredient and product provider for leading Fortune 500 brands and innovative food companies across the United States. Since 2017, Vör has been dedicated to creating, developing, and launching brands for esteemed nutrition and fitness companies. Our clients' products are found in popular stores such as Whole Foods, Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Target, and Sprouts. All our products are crafted in our state-of-the-art innovation and manufacturing facility near Philadelphia, PA.
We have enjoyed rapid and unusual growth since our inception. Our culture has developed as one combining ambition, innovation, autonomy for employees, communication, and an appetite for problem solving. Our founding team still runs the day to day operations and maintains full control of the company. Our approach to building the business has been an unconventional one, which has lent itself to more innovative and outside the box strategies that have allowed us to rise quickly in an outdated and archaic industry, that is the food manufacturing industry.
We have grown from a team of 3 to a team of 30 and expect to double in size through 2025. We are hoping to find individuals who are excited and energized by rapid growth and are looking to be an integral part of that. Due to our size, each individuals' contributions have widespread impact on the company. We are looking for individuals who have a desire to contribute their skills and experience and help us improve our systems and build a more robust company. We are only as talented as the people that make up our company and we're looking for the right people to continue to scale dramatically further.
Role Description
We're seeking a dynamic Product Manager to lead one of the fastest-growing segments of our business - private label nut butters. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of transforming ideas into market ready projects, working closely with a diverse range of customers, from visionary founders of emerging companies to seasoned COOs of nationally recognized brands.
As a Product Manager, you'll have the unique opportunity to witness and influence the entire lifecycle of a product, from initial R&D through to full-scale production. You'll be the key point of contact, guiding our customers through the exciting process of bringing their nut butter products to life, managing accounts, pricing strategies, and ensuring every step aligns with their vision.
If you're driven by the thrill of growth, love building strong relationships, and are ready to take ownership of a vital part of our business, we'd love to hear from you.
Vör Approach & Culture:
-Driven by desire to grow, build, and improve - not by ego
-Question and poke holes in all systems and assume the current method/approach is not the best
-Freedom to express thoughts and engage in discussions
-We take care of our people through better pay, free meals for employees, comfortable work environment, readily available tools & resources, open minds
Qualities We're Looking For:
-Looking for builders
-People who are entrepreneurial by nature
-Ability to be autonomous, creative, and self starting
-Innovative in approach, thinking, able and excited to break the traditional molds
Qualifications
-Exceptional Communication Skills: You can articulate ideas clearly and confidently, fostering effective collaboration and customer engagement.
-Customer Relationship Builder: You have a natural talent for building and nurturing strong, lasting relationships with customers, ensuring their success and satisfaction.
-Industry Experience: previous experience in the food industry or a related field is a plus, but a passion for the industry and a willingness to learn is just as valuable.
-Growth Mindset: You're eager to learn the intricacies of scaling businesses and are committed to continuous personal and professional development.
-Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can seamlessly adjust to changes as our company continues to grow.
-Team Orientated; You work well with others, contribute positively to the team, and help create a collaborative and supportive workplace.
Benefits
-Health, dental, and vision insurance
-Unlimited PTO
-Opportunities for professional development and career advancement