GEA Group · 2 months ago
Head of Product Management Localization and Market Adaption (m/f/d)
Galesville
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expGEA Group is a global leader in agricultural technology, seeking a Head of Product Management Localization and Market Adaption to lead a team of product managers. This role focuses on adapting and developing global products to meet local market needs, specifically in the automatic and conventional milking product lines.
Food ProcessingIndustrialSupply Chain Management
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Company
GEA Group
GEA is the suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Zsolt Szeker
SVP Indirect Procurement and Excellence Functions
Anselm Schoenmakers
Vice President Liners & Supplies PLM and Dairy Expertise
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2025-12-30
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