Product & Business Development Manager (Food & Beverage)

Buscojobs; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to drive product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle. This exciting role involves defining product roadmaps, collaborating with engineering, sales, and marketing teams, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. You will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, managing product strategies, and ensuring alignment with the company’s goals. If you have a strong background in the food & beverage industry and are passionate about product innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Competenze

• Solid experience as a Product Manager or Business Development in the food & beverage industry.
• Proven success in launching components/devices to the market.

Mansioni

• Defining the product strategy and roadmap.
• Collaborating with customers and partners for partnerships and licensing opportunities.

Conoscenze

Product Management

Market Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Data Analysis

Teamwork

Adaptability

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MBA

Strumenti

PMP Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

The position is responsible for product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, including:

1. Defining the product roadmap by researching and analyzing market conditions, identifying key competitors and trends.
2. Gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements.
3. Articulating key market requirements, identifying opportunities for product innovation and enhancements.
4. Working closely with engineering, sales, and marketing to ensure development targets and customer satisfaction goals are met.
5. Planning and executing strategic initiatives to develop business by leveraging current and future technologies, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall strategy and goals.

Key accountabilities include:

1. Defining the product strategy and roadmap.
2. Delivering market and product requirements.
3. Developing and winning significant initiatives impacting revenue.
4. Collaborating with customers, partners, and third parties for partnerships and licensing opportunities.
5. Managing programs and projects for beta and discovery phases of early-stage products.
6. Supporting sales and marketing with product knowledge and technical expertise.
7. Enhancing cross-functional collaboration and trust among teams.
8. Liaising with advertising and PR to promote the product.

Position requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; MBA is a plus.
• Solid experience as a Product Manager or Business Development in the food & beverage industry (both customer and supplier sides).
• Proven success in launching components/devices to the market.
• Knowledge of food & beverage industry standards.
• Project management skills; PMP certification is a plus.
• Effective communication and stakeholder interaction skills.
• Negotiating skills.
• Excellent teamwork and influence skills.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and data analysis skills.
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills, with adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Availability to travel at least 50% of the time.