JOB SUMMARY
The Product Development Manager is responsible for the research and development of new products (agricultural machinery and inputs, etc.) and new business opportunities in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. The Product Development Manager provides support to the management by researching and evaluating potential new products and new business opportunities, preparing business model, feasibility study, business plans for implementation, and monitoring and formulation of business strategies and recommended action plans for improvement and growth of implemented new products and new businesses.
BROAD FUNCTIONS
New Product Research, Development, Planning and Implementatio
nNew Business Research, Development, Planning and Implementatio
nBusiness Strategy, Planning and Budgeting
EDUCATIonAL REQUIREMENTS:
MBA degree holder, with an undergraduate degree in a business course, preferably in Agriculture and/or Agribusiness.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
At least 5 years work experience in new product and new business development, planning and execution, preferably in an agribusiness environment or food processing industry. With Financial Analysis experience.
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