SME Product Manager - Beekeeping

Description

About Us

Beewise is dedicated to saving the world's bees through innovative technology and sustainable solutions. Our flagship product, the Beehome, revolutionizes beekeeping by providing autonomous, AI-driven care for bees, improving their health and productivity at scale. We partner with corporations, commercial real estate owners, and property managers to deploy Beehomes, helping organizations advance their sustainability goals while promoting biodiversity and environmental stewardship.

Position Overview

As the Subject Matter Expert - Beekeeper for Beewise, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert guidance on beekeeping practices. While prior product management experience is not required, a solid understanding of product management principles will be beneficial as you collaborate closely with our product management team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the beekeeping industry and global food security.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the resident expert on beekeeping practices, staying up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with our product management team to develop new beekeeping products and solutions, leveraging your expertise to ensure they meet the needs of beekeepers.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify opportunities and gaps in the beekeeping industry, informing product strategy.
• Represent Beewise with external stakeholders, growers, and other industry partners
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and sales, to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Oversee product testing and validation processes, incorporating feedback from beekeepers to refine products.
• Develop training materials and provide support to beekeepers using our products, ensuring their success.
• Stay informed about and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in the beekeeping industry.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial beekeeping, with a deep understanding of bee behaviour, hive management, and industry challenges.
• Expertise in the business aspects of commercial beekeeping for the Spain market
• A solid understanding of product management principles and a willingness to work closely with our product management team.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• A passion for sustainability and a commitment to improving beekeeping practices
• Comfortable working in the field
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is a plus