Junior Product Manager Away-from-Home

Role overview

Lavazza is looking for a Junior Product Manager for its Away-from-Home business in Germany. The role is based in Frankfurt am Main and is set up as a one-year fixed-term position, covering a parental leave replacement. The position reports directly to the Head of Portfolio and focuses on shaping the portfolio strategy and activation for the out-of-home channel.

You will help adapt the global strategy to local market needs, identify portfolio requirements, and drive implementation together with the Italian headquarters. The role requires solid market and channel understanding, as well as the ability to manage product P&L in order to improve the foodservice offer and support profitable growth. A strong interest in gastronomy, a KPI-driven mindset, and the ability to work across functions are key for success.

Key responsibilities

• Own the development, steering, and activation of Lavazza’s Away-from-Home portfolio in Germany.
• Improve the portfolio continuously with a clear focus on profitable business growth and by spotting expansion opportunities through deep channel and market analysis.
• Plan and execute strategic marketing initiatives for the portfolio in coordination with Sales and Trade Marketing.
• Work in a results-focused way with segment and market data and translate insights into concrete actions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders such as Content & Communications, Sales, Trade Marketing, Training Center, headquarters, and external agencies.
• Handle budget planning and control, including invoice processing in SAP and preparation of reports.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of experience in FMCG, ideally with a focus on marketing or product management.
• Initial experience with product launches, product changes, and portfolio development.
• Knowledge of the German away-from-home market and experience working in a diverse matrix organization.
• Strong analytical ability combined with a creative, solution-oriented approach in cross-functional settings.
• Enjoyment of change and the drive to keep processes moving forward.
• Strong brand affinity, enthusiasm for gastronomy, and openness to new approaches.
• Fluency in both German and English.

Work setup and contract details

This is a full-time position with a hybrid work model in Frankfurt am Main. The assignment is limited to 12 months and is offered as a parental leave replacement. The work arrangement includes 2 smart-work days per week plus 3 additional smart-work flex days per month.

What Lavazza offers

• A dynamic role in a growing brand environment with new topics and challenges every day.
• An open, entrepreneurial culture with room for personal development.
• Competitive compensation and additional benefits such as Sodexo vouchers, fitness subsidy, employee discounts, and more.

Additional information

The company emphasizes its mission to be the No. 1 coffee brand for Italian lifestyle. The role is designed for someone who enjoys gastronomy, product work, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving environment. Location references include Frankfurt and Frankfurt am Main.