Job Description

Job opportunity

Head of Product Management Localization and Market Adaption (m/f/d)

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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.



Why join GEA

Job information

Reference Number

JR-0036117

Job function

Sales

Position type

Full time

Site

Siemensstr. 25-27, 59199 Boenen


GEA Farm Technologies is one of the world’s leading providers of innovative solutions for modern dairy farming. From automated milking systems and intelligent feeding technology to digital tools for herd management. GEA supports farmers worldwide in increasing productivity, improving animal welfare, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
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)