Reporting directly to the Director of Innovation & Commercialization. The Associate Hygiene Product Manager is responsible for supporting the development of new products or existing products in the Farm Technologies Hygiene division including LAM & Japan regions.
Responsibilities / Tasks
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides support for projects that bring new products or enhancement(s) from concept to launch
- Assists in the preparation submission and presentation of business cases and forecasting models
- Provide technical support and training to field sales staff.
- Evaluate market trends and regularly conduct customer analysis (SWOT)
- Gain an understanding of the technical attributes and the applications of GEAs FTs hygiene portfolio and ancillary services in the markets in which GEA operates.
- Aids in the adaptation of technical information and application knowledge into highimpact collateral marketing materials and presentations.
- Working closely with the Hygiene Technical Specialist develop and maintain a comprehensive database of competitive product offerings and positioning.
- Work crossfunctionally with multiple departments/divisions.
REQUIRED SKILLS / COMPETENCIES
- Possesses Cow Sense.
- Languages: Spanish is a plus; French is a plus
- Highly organized and analytical with strong attention to detail
- Innovative and results driven
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to influence decisionmaking processes with effective communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to influence crossfunctional teams without formal authority
- Ability to travel 20 of the time
EXPERIENCE / BACKGROUND
- B.S./B.A. in Animal/dairy Science or other technical field required.
- 1 3 years of Product Management or Marketing is required.
- Experience in dairy farm or food processing plant sanitation preferred.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Five years.
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