Our client is a global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services. We are searching for a: PRODUCT SPECIALIST. This position will be pre-sales support to the distribution network and will be an interface between the internal and external needs of the company. Key Responsibilities: - Support the development of new products - Analyze and document the product development process - Improve the development of existing products - Management of the launch of new products - Monitor and collect market feedback, analyze and identify useful trends to fuel the innovation process - Build and maintain customer relationships - Define, together with Engineering, the detailed specifications of the product during the conception phase in line with the needs of the market - Ensure adequate training of the sales organization by implementing a training and coaching program and developing benchmark analyzes with competing products. - Support to the sales area in defining the prices of the product lines. - Ensure assistance in developing business plans - Identify new market opportunities. Requirements & Skills: - Technical Degree - Experience within a role of similar size and scope - Strong customer service skills - Experience in manufacturing environment preferred - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong analytical skills - Highly developed attention to detail - Strong problem solving skills - Strong organizational skills - Ability to work well in a team environment - Fluent knowledge of the English language - Excellent familiarity with IT tools and passion for digital. Site of Work: Bologna