Professional Marketing & Product Management Agriculture (mfd)

rkw-group; Mannheim; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading agricultural product company in Mannheim is seeking a motivated Product Manager. The role involves defining product vision, managing product portfolios, conducting market research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have a university degree in Marketing or Sales, at least 3 years of commercial experience in the agricultural sector, and proficiency in both German and English. The company offers competitive salary, pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and flexible working options.

Leistungen

Competitive remuneration package

Contribution to pension scheme

Opportunities for continuous training

Flexible working hours

Access to employee discounts

Health advice programs

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a commercial function in the agricultural sector.
• Proven track record in building brand portfolios.
• Good technical understanding.

Aufgaben

• Define the product vision and strategy based on market needs.
• Manage the product portfolio including lifecycle decisions.
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs.

Kenntnisse

Product vision and strategy development

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer insights analysis

English language proficiency

German language proficiency

Ausbildung

University degree in Marketing or Sales

Jobbeschreibung

Your role and responsibilities

• Define the product vision and strategy based on market needs, customer insights and company goals
• Manage the product portfolio including product lifecycle decisions such as launches, improvements and discontinuations
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs, competitor activities, industry trends and technological developments
• Translate market insights into product requirements and business cases
• Work closely with R&D, engineering and manufacturing to guide new product development and ensure product market fit
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop go‑to‑market strategies, pricing, positioning and value propositions
• Support commercial teams during customer visits, trade shows and product demonstrations
• Monitor product performance, profitability and quality and drive continuous improvement
• Train internal teams, customers and end users on product features, benefits and unique selling points
• Act as the internal voice of the customer and ensure that customer needs are reflected in product and portfolio decisions
• Lead cross‑functional project teams for product launches or strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and intellectual property considerations

Your profile and qualifications

• University degree in Marketing or Sales
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a commercial function in the agricultural sector
• Commercial experience with agricultural products
• Proven track record in building brand portfolios
• Good technical understanding
• Excellent German and English skills; additional languages are an advantage
• Motivation for national and international travel
• Valid driver’s license required

What we offer

• Attractive salary: Competitive remuneration package in line with industry standards
• Pension scheme: Contribution to the company pension scheme
• Professional development: Opportunities for continuous training and professional development through courses, training programmes and language courses
• Work‑life balance: Options for flexible working hours and remote work to support your work‑life balance
• Intensive onboarding process including a Welcome Day
• Modern and global corporate culture: Flat hierarchies, promotion of innovative ideas and respectful collaboration in intercultural teams
• Benefits and discounts: Access to various employee discounts and special offers as well as the option to lease a job bike
• Health: Access to the myEAP advice page (personal support programme for family health, work and career)

Interested in joining our team? Then apply online via our RKW application portal indicating your notice period and salary expectations.

Do you have questions? Feel free to contact us anytime – we look forward to hearing from you!