Product Technical Manager (Trout/Sturgeon)

BioMar Group, a global leader in sustainable aquaculture feed, is seeking an outstanding Product Technical Manager (Trout/Sturgeon). You will have the opportunity to create value for both BioMar and our customers through effective implementation of R&D knowledge into the commercialization of high value fish (HVF) such as Trout and Sturgeon in China market.
As a Product Technical Manager, key to the success of the role will be working across several BioMar functions (mainly R&D, Commercial, BioFarm/Customer Service and Divisional Marketing) to identify new opportunities, assess product performance, and develop long-term strategic category roadmaps for future products.
Key objectives and responsibilities：
1、 Product Development
1) Through the Product Development Process drive product development activities for your portfolio of products by building, pitching and managing product cases ensuring successful coordination of the innovation funnel, from initial ideation to final market launch of product cases
2) Contribute to the definition and prioritization of R&D or BioFarm projects by actively managing specific Product Cases in the Product Development Process
3) Participate in workshops to align cross-functional teams to find opportunities that will enhance product development
2、 Product Life Cycle Management
1) Manage the product life cycle of all products within your assigned product category from market introduction to retirement by maximising the business value with the right initiatives and decisions
2) Regularly observe where competitors are performing well and where they're performing poorly to find the right avenue for maximizing product market penetration and profitability
3、 Product Marketing
1) Work with the local and global Marketing Team on take-to-market plans for all new products or product enhancements
2) Build BioMar long-term knowledge in fish nutrition
3) Contribute to sales enablement activities, for example, bid preparation, communication, training
4) Present product features and materials to local sales and customer service team and key customers where needed
5) Support sales with datasheets, white papers, customer value stories (based on features and benefits), and materials
Reporting line：
1、 This position reports to the China Marketing Manager, dotted to the Managing Director of joint venture company in China
Qualifications：
1、 Degree qualified (preferably MSc or PhD) in Aquaculture. An equivalent of this educational background in work experience is also acceptable
2、 3+ years of commercial product strategy experience in the majority B2B business, preferably in Aquaculture or similar sector. Ideally with Project Management qualification
3、 Experience of working in a highly technical environment with the ability to present to customers/stakeholders in both a technical and non-technical way
4、 Proven track record working collaboratively across multiple teams and projects
5、 Deep understanding of local and global HVF aquaculture landscape (e.g., customers, products, regulations) is preferred
Skills and knowledge：
1、 Fluent in English (written and oral)
2、 IT proficiency with Microsoft packages
3、 Ability to demonstrate sound commercial judgment
4、 In collaboration with other relevant teams, the ability to proactively deliver new products or enhancements
5、 Technical fluency: you can understand, present, discuss and challenge concepts, trade-offs, and new opportunities with technical team members
6、 Excellent communication skills, able to explain the thinking behind the product decisions with all levels within the business
7、 Strong data-driven mindset and analytical skills for product review, analysis and market dynamics, you will need a strong ability to synthesize data and provide solutions
8、 Resourceful and the ability to roll-up sleeves as well as think strategically
9、 Able to manage multiple projects in a fast paced but informal working environment with a proven track record of new/enhanced product delivery
Personal attributes：
1、 Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality deliverables both for self and team
2、 A natural organizer and forward planner
3、 Must be decisive, iterative and agile in approach to the role
4、 Challenge the status quo – Why is it like this, can there be a better way to do it
Work location and business trip activities：
1、 Work location: Wuxi
2、 The role requires travel to market locations across China (>40% time)
3、 Home office working on occasion is also possible
Compensations, benefits and development opportunities：
1、 Competitive salary within the industry
2、 Full social insurance and housing fund coverage
3、 Comprehensive welfare
4、 Career development opportunities based on performance and skills