Product & Business Development Manager

Whatjobs; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A food & beverage company in Milan is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering, extensive experience in the food & beverage industry, and strong project management skills. This role requires effective communication and teamwork abilities, along with a willingness to travel 50% of the time. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience as Product Manager in food & beverage.
• Experience in defining and launching products.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Mansioni

• Define product strategy and roadmap.
• Deliver market and product requirements.
• Act as program manager for beta programs.

Conoscenze

Product management

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MBA

Descrizione del lavoro

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

• defining the product roadmap by researching and analysing markets conditions, identifying key competitors and trends
• gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements
• articulating key market requirements, identifying opportunities for product innovation and product enhancements
• working closely with engineering, sales, marketing to ensure development targets and customer satisfaction goals are met
• planning and executing key strategic initiatives to consolidate / develop business exploiting opportunities given by the company current / future technologies, ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals

Key accountabilities :

• Define the product strategy and roadmap
• Deliver Market and Products requirements
• Develop and win significant new initiatives impacting the revenues of the business category
• Work with customer / partners / external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities
• Act as program / project manager to plan and execute beta and discovery programs with early-stage products and samples, overseeing the new product development activities
• Act as an expert with respect to the application field and competition, supporting sales and marketing with the necessary product knowledge and technical expertise
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration and promote trust among functions
• Liaise with advertising and public relations to promote product

Position Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - MBA will be a plus
• Solid experience in positions as Product Manager / Business development in food & beverage (both customer or supplier sides)
• Demonstrated success in defining and launching components / devices on the market
• Knowledge of food & beverage industry standards
• Proven project management skills – PMP certification will be a plus
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Negotiating skills
• Excellent teamwork skills, with the proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Problem analysis and solving and strategic thinking, with a proven ability to manage and analyse data to derive meaningful insights and quickly diagnose and correct any problems,
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills with a proven ability to adjust quickly to shifting priorities, multiple demands and rapid change
• Attention to details
• Availability to travel at least 50% of the time