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This is a full-time permanent role with a competitive salary based on experience. You will report to the Head of Supply Chain.
Duties
* Develop new products and services intended to assist in strategic planning.
* Gather and analyze market research data.
* Monitor market trends and information collected by the sales team to identify potential products for the development of a new portfolio and the restructuring of existing products.
* Take new and modified commercial lines products from concept to implementation across all lines of business for the target market.
* Remain current on market trends, product positioning, successes, and competition and recommend appropriate actions based on analysis.
* Provide regular feedback on product requirements for foreign markets, including product specifications functionality, pricing, and translation needs.
* Prepare and execute local product launches and report on expectations of market size, market uptake, market share, and expected budgeted sales.
* Define product promotion and positioning for defined segments.
* Produce financial analyses and projections based on these proposed solutions.
* Define customer segmentation and target groups.
* Assess customer needs and requirements for defined segments and target accordingly.
Candidate Profile
* Agri Machinery market knowledge is a distinct advantage.
* Project Management experience with an ability to establish credibility and rapport with all stakeholders.
* Degree level with a focus on Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or NPD.
* Familiarity with all aspects of product development and launches.
* 2-4 years experience in project planning and management.
* 2-4 years experience in New Product Development.
Skills
* Product Development
* Product Knowledge
* Project Management
* Agri Machinery Market Research
Benefits
* Pension Fund
* Parking
* Death in Service
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Product Management and Marketing
Industries
* Marketing Services
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