Head of Market Development & Innovation Region Europe
Inseriert am: 21.08.2020
Data management
Develop and entertain external network for technical and market intelligence (first line support for “facts & figures" related info)
Identify new business opportunities for COG in REU and translate into action (initiate innovation project, push M&A and appropriate new distribution business)
Communication
Provide guidelines, brochures & training to sales (both for new and for recently launched /young products)
Promote externally new products in the region (active participation in trade shows and conferences)
Link global segment functions with key customers, trade associations, NGO's & academia in the region
Innovation Process
Drive regional specific adaptation of new products
Coordinate pilot/scale-up activities in the region
Manage target customer validations in the region
Assess regional specific value pricing / pricing concepts
Interface with Production and Supply Chain to ensure regional availability of new and young products
Interface with IP (patent department) and product regulatory to ensure legal compliance for putting new product on the market
Master`s degree in either economics/business administration or technical/engineering
Minimum one master's degree in either economics / business administration or technical/engineering
Minimum 5 years of relevant business experience, ideally in the area of food or personal care ingredients
Personality with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated success in Product Management or Business Development
Project Management skills and proven track record of successful execution of complex projects
Proven effective leadership and communication competencies including the ability to interact effectively and sensitively with individuals from a range of backgrounds and at all levels
