Poultry Industry Product Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and enhance profitability within assigned agriculture product categories.
• Understand industry needs and customer pain points to ensure product offerings align with market demands, backed by innovative features and competitive pricing.
• Interact with growers, dealers, and integrators to gain insights that inform product development and advocate for cost improvements in sourcing and manufacturing.
• Identify innovation opportunities and promote effective communication across teams.
• Facilitate active discussions during Dealer Advisory Councils and industry trade shows.
• Deliver impactful presentations and contribute to the VAL-CO brand through writing and speaking engagements.
• Translate technical concepts into accessible business terms and interpret engineering drawings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Engineering, or Business-related discipline or equivalent related experience.
• Demonstrated drive to achieve both long-term and short-term results, with a willingness to take calculated business risks to achieve and exceed business goals.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and be creative in developing alternative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations in both small and large group environments.
• Ability to write reports, recommendations, proposals, and other documents for executive business management.
• Ability to quickly and succinctly translate technical issues into business terms.
• Strategic thinking and resource management to build skilled teams and inspire results across global marketplaces and production facilities.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability