Product Manager | Managed People Solutions | Kempton Park | Gauteng needed at Managed People Solutions

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 too.
• 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.