Strategic Commercial Product Manager
AAK AB (publ)Sammanfattning
In this role based in Malmö, AAK is seeking a Strategic Commercial Product Manager to lead the commercial success of its cosmetic ingredients portfolio within the Health & Wellbeing business unit. The position involves collaborating with R&D, Marketing, and Sales to drive product innovation and market competitiveness, focusing on sustainability and customer needs. The ideal candidate will leverage their technical and commercial expertise to identify new business opportunities and manage the fullAnsök senast: Öppet tillsvidare
Publicerad: 2026-09-14
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Strategic Commercial Product Manager
At AAK,everything we do is about Making Better Happen™ in close collaboration withcustomers and partners. AAK specializes in plant-based oils that are thevalue-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. Oursolutions enable our customers to be successful in a better way.
AAK's Health& Wellbeing business unit is one of the world's leading suppliers ofsustainably sourced plant-based emollients for the cosmetics and personal careindustry. Our technologically advancedinnovations offer new opportunities for cosmetic formulators and helppositively change perceptions and drive increased use of natural emollients.
AAK Locations
This position is based in ouroffice in Malmo (SE)
About the role
As StrategicCommercial Product Manager, you will be responsible for driving the commercialsuccess and future growth of AAK Personal Care's cosmetic ingredientsportfolio. You will combine technical expertise with commercial strategy tostrengthen existing products, identify new business opportunities, and shapethe innovation pipeline.
Working closelywith R&D, Marketing, Sales, and other global stakeholders, you willtranslate market insights and customer needs into differentiated products andvalue propositions, while ensuring innovation projects progress successfullyfrom concept to commercialization
Responsibilities
- Own and develop the commercial product portfolio, focusing on performance, profitability, and market competitiveness.
- Drive strategic business development through market analysis, customer insights, and competitive intelligence.
- Identify and develop new product opportunities and differentiated value propositions.
- Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to build and commercialize the innovation pipeline.
- Lead and coordinate the Stage-Gate process, ensuring projects meet milestones and timelines.
- Strengthen existing products through sustainability initiatives, claims substantiation, communication, and price optimization.
- Manage and influence stakeholders across functions, cultures, and international marke
About you
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; cosmetics specialization and business education are a plus.
- 5-10 years of international B2B experience, preferably within cosmetic ingredients or another specialty ingredients industry.
- Proven experience in product management, product development, innovation, formulation, and commercialization
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate market trends and customer needs into business opportunities.
- Solid project management experience; Stage-Gate and innovation project experience are an advantage.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills in an international environment.
- Analytical, structured, proactive, and results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and turn strategy into execution.
Contact and information
Please apply through our career portal. For further information aboutthe position, please contact Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist: Valerija Usova: valerija.usova@aak.com
About AAK
EverythingAAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils thatare the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love toconsume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and moresustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combiningour desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the uniqueflexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products andindustries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-basedFoods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employeessupport our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional salesoffices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquartersin Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color,sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability,religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected fromdiscrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to,admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, oremployment and application for employment.
#LI-AAK
At AAK,everything we do is about Making Better Happen™ in close collaboration withcustomers and partners. AAK specializes in plant-based oils that are thevalue-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. Oursolutions enable our customers to be successful in a better way.
AAK's Health& Wellbeing business unit is one of the world's leading suppliers ofsustainably sourced plant-based emollients for the cosmetics and personal careindustry. Our technologically advancedinnovations offer new opportunities for cosmetic formulators and helppositively change perceptions and drive increased use of natural emollients.
AAK Locations
This position is based in ouroffice in Malmo (SE)
About the role
As StrategicCommercial Product Manager, you will be responsible for driving the commercialsuccess and future growth of AAK Personal Care's cosmetic ingredientsportfolio. You will combine technical expertise with commercial strategy tostrengthen existing products, identify new business opportunities, and shapethe innovation pipeline.
Working closelywith R&D, Marketing, Sales, and other global stakeholders, you willtranslate market insights and customer needs into differentiated products andvalue propositions, while ensuring innovation projects progress successfullyfrom concept to commercialization
Responsibilities
- Own and develop the commercial product portfolio, focusing on performance, profitability, and market competitiveness.
- Drive strategic business development through market analysis, customer insights, and competitive intelligence.
- Identify and develop new product opportunities and differentiated value propositions.
- Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to build and commercialize the innovation pipeline.
- Lead and coordinate the Stage-Gate process, ensuring projects meet milestones and timelines.
- Strengthen existing products through sustainability initiatives, claims substantiation, communication, and price optimization.
- Manage and influence stakeholders across functions, cultures, and international marke
About you
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; cosmetics specialization and business education are a plus.
- 5-10 years of international B2B experience, preferably within cosmetic ingredients or another specialty ingredients industry.
- Proven experience in product management, product development, innovation, formulation, and commercialization
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate market trends and customer needs into business opportunities.
- Solid project management experience; Stage-Gate and innovation project experience are an advantage.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills in an international environment.
- Analytical, structured, proactive, and results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and turn strategy into execution.
Contact and information
Please apply through our career portal. For further information aboutthe position, please contact Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist: Valerija Usova: valerija.usova@aak.com
About AAK
EverythingAAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils thatare the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love toconsume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and moresustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combiningour desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the uniqueflexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products andindustries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-basedFoods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employeessupport our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional salesoffices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquartersin Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color,sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability,religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected fromdiscrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to,admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, oremployment and application for employment.
#LI-AAK
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Strategic Commercial Product Manager
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