Head of Product Development

Description

Who we are and what we value:

Feed Energy works at the intersection of feed, fuel, and agriculture, building a nearly four-decade legacy of stewardship in various industries. We support how America nourishes its people and powers its economy. Our team is made up of growth-minded individuals, who are dedicated to transforming global practices in feeding and fueling, driving innovation across the industries we serve. We create circular economies, developing sustainable, low-carbon products and processes. Join us if you're looking for a dynamic environment to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for feeding and fueling the world.

We help feed the world by providing safe, energy-based nutrition solutions.

Creativity - Stewardship - Impact - Integrity - Healthy Relationships

What you will do:

· Conduct comprehensive market research to identify and evaluate high-potential opportunities within the animal production ecosystem

· Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration to conceptualize, develop, and launch innovative products and services that address market needs

· Implement data-driven, scientific methodologies to guide product development processes and decision-making

· Perform rigorous market analysis, including segmentation, targeting, and positioning strategies to quantify and prioritize market opportunities

· Pioneer the exploration and development of novel opportunities both within our current market scope and in adjacent sectors

· Act as the pivotal liaison between R&D and key stakeholders, including Product Management, Sales and Business Development, and Manufacturing and Production

· Facilitate seamless knowledge transfer and synergistic collaboration across organizational divisions

Requirements

What we expect:

• Conducting comprehensive market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes
• Uncovering and quantifying factors that drive value for customers, such as product benefits that increase productivity or reduce costs
• Developing and executing market expansion strategies aligned with company goals
• Collaborating with product teams to innovate new offerings and enhance existing products/services
• Cultivating relationships with industry stakeholders and thought leaders
• Ensuring alignment of value propositions, brand goals, and marketing messages with customer value creation
• Supporting sales teams by quantifying value propositions, developing training materials, and providing market insights
• Facilitating communication and coordination between product development, management, sales, and production teams
• Setting and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for market development initiatives
• Exploring new opportunities in both existing and untapped markets, such as identifying novel applications for current products

Skills the successful candidate will have:

• Strong analytical skills for market research and opportunity quantification
• Proven track record in product development and innovation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Proficiency in developing sales enablement tools and strategies
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• In-depth knowledge of the industry, particularly in animal production or related fields

What we provide, because we care!

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability
• Generous 401k match (up to 6%)
• Profit-sharing for all employees
• Continuing education
• Annual bonuses based on performance
• Wellness reimbursement up to $300 a year
• ·Competitive PTO
• ·8 Paid Holidays