Vice President of Product Full Time

Summary:

• The Vice President of Product will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of Brilliant Harvest.
• The role is part of the senior leadership team, responsible for leading product strategy, customer partnerships, and expanding market reach.
• Requires a strategic thinker with strong understanding of product development and business development to forge partnerships with key equipment dealers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s product roadmap, ensuring alignment with customer and market needs, and company goals.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with the VP, Operations and Customer Success to ensure operational readiness for new product launches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, product management, and marketing to prioritize features and enhancements.
• Identify and pursue strategic partnerships, and collaborations with equipment dealers to accelerate growth and market penetration.
• Represent the company at industry events and forums, cultivating relationships with potential customers.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders that lead to dealer partnerships, including dealer peer groups, industry associations, and government agencies.
• Support the VP, Operations & Customer Success to build and nurture dealer OEM and supplier relationships.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to anticipate market shifts and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Ensure consistent communication and feedback loops with the VP, Operations and Customer Success around customer insights, product performance, and market trends.
• Provide leadership by working closely and mentoring the product team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Set clear objectives and performance metrics, and regularly evaluate progress against goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Proven track record of success in product management, business development, or related roles within the agri-tech industry.
• Strong understanding of agricultural technologies, market dynamics, equipment manufacturers, and customer needs.
• Strong relationships within agricultural equipment dealers.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards common goals.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving innovation and creating positive change.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet with customers and the team.
• If working remotely, ability to travel to Calgary at least every 2 months to meet with the product and software engineering team.