Commercial Product Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Group's expert on the Feed - Pet food market to support global commercial objectives and develop the company's market offer.
• Collect, research, and analyze data to gain insights into the needs and challenges of stakeholders in the market.
• Engage in fieldwork to gather insights and confirm market assumptions.
• Develop B2B and B2B2C commercial strategies in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to align market needs with international objectives.
• Lead local and global presentations on current market trends and contribute to strategic projects and discussions on market evolution.
• Manage a product portfolio for the Feed - Pet food market from market introduction to end-of-life, including go-to-market and replacement strategies.
• Lead upstream exploration for innovation, establish commercial criteria for new product development, and contribute to commercialization strategies.
• Oversee the development of business cases and define sales objectives.
• Collaborate with various teams including go-to-market managers, technical experts, project managers, marketing managers, sales directors, and analysts.
• Provide input for go-to-market strategies, including distribution channels, product positioning, and commercialization efforts.
• Work with compliance and quality teams to monitor trends and regulations for all products in the portfolio.

Requirements

• Training in a related field.
• 7 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational company context.
• Experience in market development within the Feed - Pet food industry is an asset.
• Passion for trade relationships and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to find reliable market information sources.
• Ability to synthesize and simplify complex systems and issues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM tools is an asset.
• Solid understanding of marketing fundamentals and product portfolio lifecycle processes.
• Proficiency in English for communication with clients and suppliers outside Québec.
• Proficiency in Spanish for communication with clients and suppliers outside Québec is an asset.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time to meet with business partners and key stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience in market development within the Feed - Pet food industry.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM tools.
• Proficiency in Spanish.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, vision, and dental insurance plans - available day one.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Life insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Telehealth.
• Team member and family assistance program.
• 401(K) retirement plan with company match.
• Skills development through University of Premier Tech platform.