Poultry Industry Product Manager

Valco Companies•New Holland, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join VAL-CO as a Full-Time Product Manager and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of agriculture, marketing, sales, and engineering. This onsite role based in New Holland, PA, offers an exceptional opportunity to influence product development that impacts farmers and agricultural companies. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team that embodies our values of integrity, creativity, and respect. Our fun and forward-thinking culture fosters innovation, allowing you to bring your unique ideas to life while driving the future of agricultural technology. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and 401k Match. As you step into this pivotal role, you'll not only enhance your professional skills but also contribute to meaningful projects that support our commitment to the agricultural community. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a company that truly cares about its employees and customers alike! Val-co: Our Mission At VAL-CO we work together as a global leader in providing innovative, value-focused products and services to the poultry, livestock and horticultural industries. We believe in all that we do by valuing people, integrity, quality, profitability, and stewardship. VAL-CO recognizes the importance and value of our employees and their families, and our customers and vendors. Each of their contributions are an integral part of the company's overall success.

Requirements

Strong foundation in Agriculture, Engineering, or Business is essential.
Demonstrated drive for achieving long-term and short-term results.
Eagerness to take calculated risks for exceeding business objectives.
Effective communication skills—both written and oral—are critical for delivering compelling presentations and creating insightful reports and proposals for executive management.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
Ability to translate technical concepts into accessible business terms.
Strategic thinking and resource management are vital for building skilled teams that inspire results across global marketplaces.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture-Engineering-or Business-related discipline or equivalent related experience.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and be creative in developing alternative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to write reports, recommendations, proposals and other documents for executive business management.
Ability to quickly and succinctly translate technical issues to business terms.
Ability to strategically think through best use of limited resources build teams with necessary skills and inspire others to achieve results across global marketplaces and production facilities.
Computer proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

Play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and enhancing profitability within assigned agriculture product categories.
Ensure that our product offerings align with market demands, backed by innovative features and competitive pricing by thoroughly understanding industry needs and customer pain points.
Interact with growers, dealers, and integrators, gaining invaluable insights to inform product development.
Advocate for cost improvements in sourcing and manufacturing.
Identify innovation opportunities.
Promote effective communication across teams.
Facilitate active discussions during Dealer Advisory Councils and industry trade shows.
Deliver impactful presentations.
Contribute to the VAL-CO brand through writing and speaking engagements.