Head of Product Management Localization and Market Adaption (m/f/d)
Germany, Boenen
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About the position
Your responsibilities and tasks
We are looking for a Head of Product Management Localization and Market Adaption (m/f/d) to start as soon as possible. This is a global position located in Germany (Bönen near Dortmund) or USA (Romeoville or Galesville).
In this position you are responsible for a team of product managers (m/f/d) specializing in adapting and developing global products to local market needs. This role will focus on automatic and conventional milking product lines in the respective markets.
Your roles and responsibilities:
Work with the local farmers and dealers to adapt or develop products to the local needs of the customers in order to develop market share
Take ownership for order intake, sales, P&L from conception to phase out
Communicate product line management strategies to the upper management
Highlight product values and create sales pitch (incl. product presentations & trainings)
Implementation of new concepts & business models around products
Competitor analysis and market intelligence – close steering of market share development
Target break down and ambition level by product line and tracking, monitoring and reporting of product sales
Monitor & track market requirement to fulfill MS growth targets
Responsibility for product pricing and product margin
Your profile and qualifications
University degree in Agriculture, Business development and/or marketing would be suitable or comparable
If no formal degree, then proven experience (3 years experience in a leadership position within the agricultural sector, specializing in sales or product management)
Experience in change processes and fast changing organizations
Proven background in managing global teams
Professional experience in enacting change within a matrix organization
Communication, leadership and accountability
Proven “can do” attitude to go beyond the regular scope of responsibilities
Ability to use own initiative
Willingness to travel worldwide
Fluent in English (German would be a benefit)
About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
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