Product Manager Front Cabin Tableware

Are you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for foodservice and airline industries?

Probably at some point in your life you traveled on the plane & ordered some food or went to your nearby takeout place to buy a salad for lunch. In this case, you might have seen deSter products and didn’t even know it. A lot of people don’t realize that packaging world can be exciting, but it is more than that, especially when it comes to food. deSter is unique in its industry because we design and manufacture packaging as well as some additional complimentary products such as amenity kits, airplane trolleys & condiment packs. Our purpose is to create sustainable food and travel experiences and we need you on this journey.

If you want to be a part of a company that strives to create a better future and change how we look at food packaging, you are in the right place.

Job Summary

As Product Manager Front Cabin Tableware, you take ownership of a global product portfolio and play a key role in shaping how deSter presents itself to customers and partners worldwide.

You are a go-getter: proactive, eager to learn, comfortable stepping into the spotlight with customers, and socially skilled enough to move projects forward — internally and externally. You enjoy connecting the dots between customer needs, design ideas, brand partners and commercial realities.

Working closely with the Front Cabin Category Director and team, you lead customer projects, develop strong partnerships with premium tableware brands and manufacturers, and translate market insights into compelling, profitable product propositions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Own and grow the product portfolio

• Act as the internal expert for assigned tableware categories (ceramics, glassware, stainless steel, linen ware).
• Actively monitor market trends, materials, brands and innovations.
• Build, develop and manage brand portfolios and partnerships in line with front cabin strategy.
• Ensure portfolio positioning, quality, pricing and brand fit are aligned with customer expectations.

Lead projects and customer interactions

• Take the lead in customer-driven projects with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Translate customer briefs into clear internal project briefs — and vice versa.
• Be closely involved in major tenders, from concept to final presentation.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, workshops and innovation sessions to customers and internal teams.

Connect people, teams and ideas

• Work closely with Design, Sales, Procurement, Brand Management, Operations and external partners.
• Act as a key point of contact between deSter Front Cabin and brand partners.
• Provide product expertise and support to Sales and Customer Service teams.
• Coordinate sales tools, product documentation, catalogues and standard solutions.

Represent deSter externally

• Participate in trade shows and industry events.
• Contribute to marketing communication, media content and award submissions.
• Act as an ambassador for deSter Front Cabin Innovation.

Core Competencies and Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Product Design or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar business or product-driven environment.
• Experience in aviation food service or hospitality is a plus.

Technical Skills

Certifcation, licenses and registration

• Good knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel and Word; graphic software is a plus.
• Knowledge of product development processes is an advantage.

Core Competencies Required

• You are a curious, positive and proactive Product Manager who enjoys being close to both the product and the people around it — customers, partners and colleagues alike.
• You combine a commercial instinct with a strong sense for beauty, design, materials and brand perception. You understand that great products are experiential but also grounded in reality: they need to be well-designed, cost-efficient, manufacturable and scalable.
• You feel comfortable presenting ideas to customers and senior stakeholders. You enjoy building relationships and getting things done through people, knowing when to listen, when to persuade and when to take the lead. Taking ownership comes naturally to you — you don’t just manage projects, you drive them.
• You are curious, eager to learn and motivated to grow professionally. You actively look for feedback, insights and opportunities to improve — both in your products and in yourself.
• At the same time, you are hands-on and pragmatic. When projects move fast or priorities shift, you are happy to roll up your sleeves and support where needed — preparing presentations, coordinating samples, following up with partners or helping push a project across the finish line.
• You thrive in an international, fast-moving environment and enjoy operating at the intersection of product, design, manufacturing, brand and customer experience.

What we offer

Joining deSter means you will become a part of an innovative company with sustainability at heart and colleagues & customers globally. Besides competitive salary and benefits, we also offer hybrid way of working (office/remote) and a team of colleagues that have a passion & enthusiasm for what they do.