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Glossary > Product Manager
Role Purpose
Oversee all
aspects of managing the companies portfolio
of varieties for a given species or group of
species.
This critical job acts in a quarter back
fashion to ensure that the various
departments are working together to support
the development, production, forecasting,
marketing and inventory of seed varieties
offered to the customer. This includes
understanding product life cycles and
correctly forecasting up and down trends in
a product demand and attrition.
Typical Work
Activities
- Manage the
product range within each respective
geographical location: collaboration with
the the sales and development departments in
terms of market positioning and new product
launches.
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Pro-actively monitors commercialized
products.
- Coordinate
research and development activities of new
varieties in collaboration with research,
supply-chain, logistics, development and
sales departments, as well as internal and
external distribution channels.
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Effectively lead the crop teams (research,
development, production and sales)
- Provide
support to the local sales and development
teams, in particular during new product
launches.
- Supervise
sales forecast and constitution of buffer
stocks.
- Oversee
the innovation process, both in terms of
products and processes. Development of the
business-chain for designed species.
Educational
Requirements
- B.S.
degree in Agronomy or equivalent
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Marketing or finance diploma or
equivalent experience
Knowledge,
Skills and Experience
- 5
years of marketing experience
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Technical skills: agronomic and
general in terms of the organization
of the particular seeds field.
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Proven record of multi-angle project
management
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Strategic vision and autonomy in
respect of the objectives of the
company
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Comprehensive analytical skills
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Results oriented
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