Product Manager

BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY • Guadalupe, CA

2h • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role will manage and coordinate product development aspects of research and development and the overall product life cycle for a defined set of crops. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for plants, and the ability to bridge the gap between customer needs and product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in industry.
• Proven experience in product management, preferably in the horticulture/ag industry.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, support and motivate colleagues as well as fostering a positive culture.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Data-driven decision-making and the ability to analyze market trends is important.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate competency with MS Office products
• Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
• Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.
• Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue or challenge.
• Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals.
• Understand internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs.
• Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information.
• Travel: approximately 30-35% of the time, fluctuating depending upon the needs of the role/season. Both domestic and international.

Nice To Haves

• A background in horticulture, botany, or plant science is a plus.
• A genuine passion for plants is highly desirable.
• SAP knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our product offerings ensuring they relate to the Company’s overall goals, vision, and values.
• Track new products and develop, lead, and implement strategy for production introduction resulting in the successful commercialization of new products.
• Work with breeders and other stakeholders in developing breeding goals for crops leading to timely introductions meeting customer needs. Make recommendations to appropriate stakeholders for product assortment changes.
• Manage necessary aspects of product trialing to ensure that appropriate data is collected, data generated, and appropriate pictures/videos and reports completed which will result in successful trialing, ensuring quality and performance of the products and customer success at all levels with new products launched into the market.
• Plan and execute product launches, including marketing strategies, product positioning, and pricing strategies. Monitor product performance post-launch.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and competitive positioning.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle to ensure market position, which includes staying informed about competitors in the horticulture industry and identifying opportunities to differentiate our products. Make recommendations for product assortment deletions to appropriate stakeholders.
• Create and maintain a roadmap that outlines the future direction of the Company’s products/produce lines including new product releases and updates to existing products.

Benefits

• We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else!
• We deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important.
• We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success.
• We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.
• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees