Product Manager Agriculture & Soil (all genders)

at  Novocarbo

THESE ARE YOUR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WE’D APPRECIATE:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture Science, Soil Science, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• You bring at least 2 years of product management experience and a strong understanding of sustainability concepts within the Soil & Substrates industry.
• You are familiar with sustainable material formulations, testing, and technical aspects of soil & substrate products and can demonstrate success in leading end-to-end product developments.
• You communicate fluently in German and English. Any other language is a plus.
• You have a high IT-tool affinity: we mainly work with MS 365 and Notion.

THESE ARE YOUR PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS WE’D APPRECIATE:

• You have a good understanding of complex environments and growing industries, such as the Carbon Removal and Biochar Market.
• You bring in a high level of accountability and willingness to drive our projects to success.
• You use a strong, data-driven and analytical mindset to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics as well as identifying and solving problems.
• Working in a diverse team motivates you and sharing success is what you strive for. Communication is key for us!
• You are able and willing to travel in- and outside of Germany (depending on projects) and have a driver’s license (B).
  You don’t meet 100% of the requirements? We support personal growth and individual professional development strategies so please apply anyways.
  We encourage everyone to apply and welcome applicants no matter their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, physical or cognitive ability, and ethnicity.

ABOUT US

We are scientists, engineers, soil enthusiasts, and business professionals who work hand in hand to shape the economic transformation towards a low-carbon future.
The spirit that drives us traces back to the company’s origins. Caspar von Ziegner founded Novocarbo in 2017 with the aim of pushing forward carbon removal solutions to contribute to achieving the 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Climate Agreement. We pursue this critical mission with creativity, expertise, courage, innovative spirit, and irrepressible will.
From the very first vision until now, much has transpired: A handful of people has grown into a team of more than 30. At our headquarters in Hamburg, colleagues from fields like science, engineering, marketing, and business development work together on continuously optimize our products and processes. At our production sites, the Carbon Removal Parks, we put our knowledge into practice. What drives us in all our activities is the firm belief that we can mitigate climate change by further scaling our pioneering carbon removal technology.
A team-oriented and purpose-driven work culture with flat organizational structures is what makes you thrive? Then join us! We cherish a collaborative and trustworthy culture that values reliability and down-to-earth attitudes. Hierarchies take a backseat; relationships with colleagues and superiors are friendly and approachable. Teamwork is fostered in our modern offices located in the heart of Hamburg. Our unique working features include flexible hours, home office options, and a dog-friendly office environment.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

At Novocarbo, we work as a team to solve one of the most important problems of our time: our goal is to store 100 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually, making a significant contribution to achieving climate goals.
We are one of the largest producers and distributors of biochar in Europe and sell our Carbon Removal Credits to renowned companies worldwide. Several new sites for the production of biochar and regenerative heat are already in planning. To continue this positive momentum, we are looking for a Product Manager (all genders) with a focus on our Biochar & Substrates Unit. This position will manage the Agriculture & Soil product portfolio and will play a valueable role in the company’s growth.

FOLLOWING TASKS ARE IN FOCUS OF YOUR ROLE

• You develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy - aligned with company goals and market demands - for our Agriculture & Soil products, making data-based decisions about updates, extensions, or discontinuations.
• You lead end-to-end product development throughout the whole product lifecycle for various products - from concept ideation to successful product launch - while collaborating closely with R&D and sales teams to define product features, specifications, and development roadmaps.
• You create detailed product requirements, user stories, and prototypes based on market research, product performance data, customer feedback, and business impact.
• You partner with our marketing team to develop compelling product positioning, communication and go-to-market strategies.
• You serve as our internal and external subject matter expert for biochar based applications in the Soils & Substrates Industry by representing Novocarbo at events and presentations as well as training internal teams and co-creating efficient sales & marketing materials.