For our client – worldwide leader in milking equipment and solutions for dairy farmers – we are looking for:

Product Area Manager Feeding & Effluent Solutions

place of work: Wrocław

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for Product Area SG&A and product development funding
• Contribute to drive growth and %VGM in the Product Area
• Manage & develop the Feeding & Effluent assortment life cycle in terms of quality improvements, product cost-reduction efforts and overall pruning & simplification jointly with the respective Supply chain and PD organization
• Contribute in the creation of a medium-/long-term aligned innovation strategy for the Feeding & Effluent area for the Group
• Execute on the innovation strategy
• Implementation of possible Digital Service functionality into the Feeding & Effluent Area
• Contribute towards the development of new business models and go-to-market approaches
• Responsible for trainings and competence handover (technical, biological, feature & benefit) in the Feeding & Effluent area
• Participate in dialogues with commercial teams, dealers and customers
• Be a member of the Animal Intelligence & Welfare Solutions Management Team (AIWS MT)
• Develop, lead & manage the Product Area Feeding & Effluent teams
• Responsible to maintain a safe working environment

Client Expectations:

• At least 5 years in international product management roles, of which at least 3 years in leadership positions
• High level of familiarity with the agri/dairy industry
• Multi-company experience
• Documented track-record
• High level of business acumen to drive innovation
• Strong strategic thinking ability with excellent communications skills
• Team player and collaborative personality
• Master degree in science/economics/agriculture or veterinarian

Client offers:

• Meaningful job with possibilities to make a difference
• Learning and development opportunities
• Reach benefit package (incl. private health care, co-financing Multisport Card, medical and life insurance etc)
• Atmosphere built on trust, support and mutual respect
• Team building activities