Product & Business Development Manager (Food & Beverage)

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Product & Business Development Manager (Food & Beverage), Bologna

Client:

Fluid-o-Tech Group

Location:

Bologna, Italy

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

647870207000104140833713

Job Views:

2

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

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

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

Key accountabilities:

• Define the product strategy and roadmap.
• Deliver market and product requirements.
• Develop and secure significant new initiatives impacting revenue.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and third parties on partnerships and licensing opportunities.
• Manage programs/projects to plan and execute beta and discovery programs with early-stage products and samples, overseeing new product development activities.
• Support sales and marketing with product knowledge and technical expertise in the application field and competition.
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration and foster trust among teams.
• Liaise with advertising and PR to promote the product.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; MBA is a plus.
• Solid experience as a Product Manager or in Business Development within the food & beverage industry (both customer and supplier sides).
• Proven success in defining and launching components/devices on the market.
• Knowledge of food & beverage industry standards.
• Project management skills; PMP certification is a plus.
• Effective communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to analyze data and derive insights.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, adaptable to shifting priorities and rapid changes.
• Availability to travel at least 50% of the time.