Product Manager, Determinate Tomato
Location: Davis, California, USA HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production and commercialization of vegetable seeds varieties for professional growers. We are 100% dedicated to vegetable seeds, HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM-CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide. HM.CLAUSE varieties are available in more than 100 countries thanks to 14 commercial subsidiaries and local sales networks. HM.CLAUSE is a business unit entity, which belongs to Limagrain, an international cooperative headquartered in France. If you are a qualified applicant interested in working in a fast-paced, culturally diverse team environment, we invite you to take a closer look at our job opportunities.
The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
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Collaborate and manage new products, new product concepts, and product development with the Breeder, Product Development and Sales.
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Determine breeding objectives and product specifications at mid and long term level.
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Develop and implement product trial plans with breeders and regional product development teams based upon market knowledge and objectives. Assess trial results to determine product performance and life cycle.
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Manage new product introductions in accordance with the strengths and weaknesses of existing product range, market potential, and competition pressure.
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Create and maintain working relationships with local internal and external product development resources in target markets.
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Assume technical expertise by providing sales with technical data in order to support optimal product performance and product sales.
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Manage new seed product form development and introduction in collaboration with Seed Technology, Research, and Sales.
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Manage the seed quantity needs for varieties under development, through collaborative efforts with Sales Managers in preparation for commercial launch. Work with inventory management teams to effectively and efficiently manage seed availability for varieties at the development stage.
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Optimize turnover and margin of managed products through supply chain expectations, sales potential evaluation and product pricing guidance.
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Maintain and improve product quality consistency via collaborative efforts between Production, Quality Control, Operations, Inventory Management and Seed Technology.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or Agricultural Engineering/Science required.
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in breeding, seed development, seed sales, or vegetable production.
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Ability to travel at least 30% of time to domestic and international locations, (travel is seasonal).
Skills required:
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Self-motivated individual, with a high level of time management, organizational skills and a creative aptitude.
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Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
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Ability to initiate and lead the planning and analysis of market data, through constant communication and coordination with research, development, and sales teams, in order to evaluate main targets.
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Project management ability needed.
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Experience in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and general computer skills.
HM.Clause is an "at will" employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Drug Free Workplace.
We offer an excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.
Send resume and salary history to:
HM.CLAUSE - Attn: HR
260 Cousteau Place, Suite 100
Davis, CA 95618
Attn: Human Resources
Or to: hr@hmclause.com
More positions from: HM.Clause Inc. Posted from September 16, 2014 until January 24, 2015 SeedQuest reference number: 51454 |