Product & Business Development Manager (Food & Beverage)

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

Client:

Fluid-o-Tech Group

Location:

Rimini, Italy

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6478702070001041408337130

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 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 meet development targets and customer satisfaction goals
• 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 activities for new products and samples
• Support sales and marketing with product knowledge and technical expertise
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration and trust
• Liaise with advertising and PR to promote the product

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; MBA is a plus
• Experience as Product Manager/Business Developer in food & beverage industry (customer or supplier side)
• Success in launching components/devices on the market
• Knowledge of industry standards
• Project management skills; PMP certification is a plus
• Effective communication skills for stakeholder interaction
• Strong teamwork and influence skills
• Problem-solving, strategic thinking, data analysis capabilities
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, adaptable to change
• Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time