Product & Business Development Manager (Food & Beverage)

JR Italy; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player seeks a Product & Business Development Manager to lead product planning and execution in the dynamic food & beverage sector. This role involves defining product strategies, conducting market analysis, and collaborating with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to drive innovation and meet customer needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in product management, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and growth in a rapidly evolving market.

Competenze

• Experience in product management within the food & beverage industry.
• Strong project management skills with PMP certification as a plus.

Mansioni

• Define product strategy and roadmap based on market conditions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure customer satisfaction and product success.

Conoscenze

Product Management

Business Development

Market Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA

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

Client:

Fluid-o-Tech Group

Location:

Milano

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

647870207000104140833710

Job Views:

2

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

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

• defining the product roadmap by researching and analysing market 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, and marketing to ensure development targets and customer satisfaction goals are met
• planning and executing key strategic initiatives to develop the business by exploiting opportunities provided by current and 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 Product requirements
• Develop and secure significant new initiatives impacting the revenues of the business category
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and external third parties to assess partnership and licensing opportunities
• Manage programs and 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 as an application field expert
• 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 Product Manager/Business Development in the food & beverage industry (both customer and supplier sides)
• Proven success in defining and launching market-ready components/devices
• Knowledge of food & beverage industry standards
• Proven project management skills; PMP certification is a plus
• Effective communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Problem analysis, strategic thinking, and data analysis skills for deriving insights and troubleshooting
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with adaptability to shifting priorities and rapid changes
• Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time