Product Development Manager-Ohio Animal nutrition company seeks Product Development Manager who can take product ideas from concept through initial launch. Reasons why the right person will love this job Company is growing and introducing multiple new products providing a stream of challenges This is a new position, you will be able to help develop the job tailoring it to your skills There is a team of technical and sales professionals with whom you will work providing collaboration opportunities There are research facilities to work with both at universities and in-house to provide top quality research You will be on the cutting edge of animal nutrition You will work with marketing to develop product materials Entrepreneurial environment where you can express your ideas openly Excellent benefits package with 3 weeks of vacation You will make an impact and be rewarded for your contribution Responsibilities Work with sales and technical staff to gather the details of product ideas Coordinate the research trials for the product, this may include working with outside facilities Create product information and marketing materials for each product Work with sales and marketing to develop the marketing strategy for the product Work with manufacturing to produce the product Launch the product with sales and be available to answer questions from end user and industry professionals To be considered for this position you must possess: A track record of developing animal nutrition or animal health products An applicable degree, preferably a MS degree in animal nutrition An understanding of the science of animal nutrition A team-oriented attitude and be able to work successfully with a variety of departments The ability to be self-directed while being accountable for results Project management skills Strong verbal skills and technical writing skills A passion for animal agriculture CONTACT Rebecca Kohn • Talent Acquisition Specialist Affinity Executive Search 3841 North 51 Avenue• Hollywood• FL • 33021 Phone: (954) 404-6253 Email: Rebecca@affinitysearch.com Web:http://www.affinitysearch.com