Head of Product Development and Marketing

5 days ago

Strand, South Africa Joubert & Associates Full time

**Responsibilities**:
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- Strategic Product Development:

- Strategic planning and steering of research to expand product portfolio
- Identify potential new products to develop or incorporate in product portfolio
- Liaise with Rovensa product development division and international divisions to exploit synergies
- Tactical implementation of the development plan:

- Developing protocols to ensure focussed product development in the SSA region
- Oversee in-house development team operations
- Management of contracted trials
- Data and Trial Report Analysis and Project management
- Information transfer & Trade Marketing:

- Convert new research data into marketing materials, incl. technical brochures, presentations etc.
- Planning and preparation of advertisements, advertorials and media releases for digital, social and paper media, in co-operation with internal marketing support
- Liaise with external design company to create marketing materials based on global guidelines
- Arranging sponsorships, attending conferences and general liaison with industry bodies to build the company image
- Knowledge transfer to sales staff in support of sales activities
- Administrative:

- Financial planning and management of marketing budget
- Plan and arrange incoming tours for local and international customers
- Required to travel locally and to international Group meetings

**Minimum Requirements**:

- **Proven experience in the South African and African crop protection industry and distribution networks.** (Knowledge of market requirements, success drivers, entry barriers, etc.)
- Relevant tertiary qualification (preferably **post graduate level in biological sciences and / or marketing)**:

- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar management position related to technical sales, support and marketing in crop protection or bio-stimulant market
- Excellent technical knowledge of pest control products (including bio-pesticides), integrated pest management programs and crop knowledge in the Sub-Sahara region
- Minimum language requirement: Excellent proficiency in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written)
- Excellent communication skills (including public speaking/presenting, social media) as well as computer literacy to support these skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret data and trial reports
- Disciplined and motivated to achieve deadlines and commercial goals

A market-related remuneration package will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

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