Blowmolding & Filling Product Manager Sala Baganza

Blowmolding & Filling Product Manager
Sala Baganza
Emilia Romagna, Sala Baganza

Blowmolding & Filling Product Manager 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.

Job Information

Reference Number: JR-0029716 Job Function: Research & Development Position Type: Full time Site: Via Fedolfi, 29, 43038 Sala Baganza PR Within GEA Liquid & Powder Technology Division (LPT) / Business Unit Liquid, Fermentation & Filling Technology (BU LFF), you will be responsible for the Product Management relevant to the Blowing and Filling technology and product portfolio. The position is for an individual contributor with a solid report to the Managing Director of GEA Procomac. The role has a direct impact on the product development strategy of the Company and on the new machines order intake and sales growth. The individual has a key role in the liaisons between RD/Engineering and Sales & Marketing, in understanding the market and the competition arena, in preparing case studies that promote and support the sales of the product portfolio. Supporting a Yearly Sales Budget in the range of: 45 - 55m Euro.

Your Responsibilities and Tasks:

Liaisons between RD/Engineering and Sales & Marketing, harmonizing the technology push and the market pull dimensions, and facilitating the product strategy decision making. Understanding of the market arena, providing market study, and/or voice of the customer interview working together with GEA Marketing Intelligence. Understanding of the competition arena benchmarking providing benchmarking information and supporting the team to highlight the unique selling points and value selling proposition. Coordinating the Innovation Board meetings where the product development pipeline is reviewed and discussed among the different departments involved (preparation, facilitation, and minutes of the meeting). Effectively driving and participating in the market launch phase of the product working closely with the Marketing function. Representing the Company, as Technology and Product Expert, participating in trade shows, associations, and congresses. Preparing and maintaining Product and Technology presentations used to support the Sales forces. Supporting the Management to prepare case studies and/or business cases for investments. Your Profile and Qualifications:

Educational Background:

University Bachelor/Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology Management/Food Science. Supplementary education in finance, project management, and leadership would be an advantage. Professional Knowledge and Experiences:

Experience within Product Management/Innovation Management (5+ years). Experience in the Blowing & Filling technology segment for liquids and foods. Other Skills & Competencies:

Very good communication skills with external/internal customers. Open and capable to work in a matrix organization inside a global international environment. Capable to lead by consensus and facilitate factual decision making across different departments. Good capability to speak in public. Proficient in Italian and English is a must. Additional languages are a plus (especially, but not only: Spanish, French, German). #J-18808-Ljbffr