We are seeking a dynamic Product Manager in Chloorkop, Kempton Park, Gauteng , to drive profitability for our existing products in the Animal Feed industry . You will identify and develop innovative new additions to our portfolio, helping us enhance our offerings and make a significant impact in the industry!
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
- Optimize new product launch execution and existing product growth execution based on continuous improvement.
- Introduce strategy changes based on performance objectives.
- Maintain excellent relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, meet regularly and work closely with them to “test” and to identify new product development opportunities.
- Build products from existing ideas and help to develop new ideas based on industry experience and contacts with customers and prospects.
- Manage the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
- Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers.
- Analyse collected industry data to highlight trends and optimisation needs for customers.
- Support the overall Sales proposal preparation.
- Conduct thorough financial analysis on all new opportunities using the Return on Investment ("ROI") model.
- Develop and implement a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.
- Ensure all administrative responsibilities relating to compliance are adhered to.
- Ensure required OHS and quality standards are prioritised and adhered to at all times.
Qualifications and Experience:
- MSc (Animal Science)
- Evidenced knowledge of animal nutrition, health, and production of animal nutrition-related products.
- At least 5 years of solid commercial or account management experience in animal health and monogastric nutrition with a solid understanding of application and product formulations.
- Understanding and experience in feed formulations involving probiotics and enzymes is an added advantage.
- Experience and understanding of consumer insights and consumer behaviours.
- Experience in building customer relationships across diverse cultures, countries and industries.
- Proven track record in successfully launching animal feed products and services will be advantageous.
- Must have a personal vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license, passport, and credit card.
- Must be currently located within driving distance of our offices in Midrand.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements.
Should you not receive any feedback within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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