Introduction
The VKB Group is rooted in agriculture, serving farmers and producing farm-fresh food for consumers. Over the years, we’ve grown from supporting farmers with essentials to becoming a fully integrated agribusiness – from production to processing, logistics, and connecting to both local and global markets.

Our strength lies in our people and our values. At VKB, we are humble enough to learn, hungry to grow, smart in our work, bold in our vision, and always stronger together as team players. If these values resonate with you, then you may be the next addition to our procurement team.

About the Role

The Senior Product Manager will lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of animal feed and animal health (veterinary/medicinal) products. This role combines commercial, technical, and regulatory expertise to drive product performance, innovation, and market growth.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-10+ years proven experience in product management in the agricultural market:
  • Animal Feeds
  • Animal Health
• Bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification
• 5–10+ years in:
  • Animal feed industry and
  • Animal health
• Proven experience in product management or category management.
• Strong understanding of livestock production systems.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies for animal feed and animal health products
• Manage strategic objectives for both the product categories
• Coordinate technical support on animal nutrition and animal medicine products
• Support sales through training, product positioning, and supplier / store personnel engagement
• Ensure compliance with feed safety and veterinary regulations
  
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and product performance
• Build relationships with key stakeholders (Suppliers, store personnel)

Skills

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Project management abilities
• strong negotiation skills
• strong excel skills

Why VKB?
At VKB, you are more than just a team member – you are part of a community where values drive performance and growth. We encourage bold thinking, continuous learning, and collaboration. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and actively support the inclusion of People with Disabilities.

Other Information

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