FRS Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Product Development Specialist on behalf of a leading tractor manufacturer. This is a full-time permanent role.
This is a full-time permanent role with an attractive salary & other benefits. You will report to Head of Supply Chain.
Duties
- Develop new products and services specific to the John Deere range of products intended to assist in strategic planning.
- Gathering and analysing market research data.
- Monitor market trends and information collected by sales team to identify potential products for the development of new portfolio, and the restructuring of existing products.
- Take new and modified commercial lines products from concept to implementation across all lines of business for the target market.
- Remain current on market trends, product positioning, successes and competition and recommend appropriate actions based on analysis.
- Provide regular feedback on product requirements for foreign markets, including product specifications functionality, pricing, and translation needs.
- Prepare and execute local product launches and report on expectations of market size, market uptake, market share and expected budgeted sales.
- Define product promotion and positioning for defined segments.
- Produce financial analyses, projections, based on these proposed solutions.
- Define customer segmentation and target groups.
- Assess customer needs and requirements for defined segments and target accordingly.
Candidate Profile
- Agri Machinery market knowledge a distinct advantage.
- Project Management experience with an Ability to establish credibility and rapport with all stakeholders.
- Degree level with focus on Mechanical Engineering, Business administration or NPD
- Familiarity with all aspects of product development and launches.
- 2-3 years’ experience in project planning and management.
- Experience in New Product Development
Remuneration
Attractive salary and other benefits
To Apply
Please email your CV through attached link
Phone calls in confidence to John Miller on 087 9955439
