Hazera is a global leader in the seed industry. Hazera brings expertise, commitment and support, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Hazera breeds, develops, produces and markets varieties and seeds in a wide range of vegetable crops around the world. Hazera’s headquarters are situated in Israel and in The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in eleven countries and an extensive distribution network providing services in over 100 additional markets. In The USA, Hazera’s main office is located in Southern Florida, while R&D Operations activities are in multiple states, including California, Arizona, Florida, Washington, Idaho, Michigan & Ohio.

Mission

Coordinating and monitoring the regional breeding progress and PD activities, management of the portfolio efficiently and profitably in specific PMC's in order to achieve product leadership. Being the direct contact within Product Management for the NAFTA and Latin America region and working together within team of Product Managers to develop and achieve a global strategy for the Allium and Crucifer crops.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Participate in updating & maintaining the Crop Business Plan:
  • Market analysis together with country managers and CBC managers
  • Create a PMC strategic plan for all PMC's under responsibility and cooperate with other Product Managers for other PMC’s
  • Forecast of future products, currently in Development and challenge Commercial forecast of current products
• Product Definition - Create and update product definitions per PMC
• Follow up on breeding projects:
  • Coordinate and monitor breeding projects according to product definition
  • Translate trends into breeding project proposals
  • Recommend promotion from Breeding, into DV1, DV2 and commercial
• Managing the PMC Teams  - Initiate, organize and lead.
• Creation of PD plan based on PMC team decisions.
• Pipeline management
• Involvement in:
  • Agro-Technical support (when required)
  • Crop related Marcom activities (brochures, catalogues, open days)
  • Supporting account management in the region

Requirements:

• Minimum a Bachelor degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering/Science, Business, Marketing, or related field required
• Visionary in the crop(s), directly connected with at least 5 year experience in the area of breeding, product development and/or sales
• Fluent English language skills (verbal, writing) is a must.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of your time abroad.
• Good computer skills in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Analytical, focused and well organized, good decision making, understanding prioritizing
• Team player with good communication, people skills and convincing nature
• Commercial and flexible attitude with the ability to guide and motivate the PD & Sales teams

Application

To apply please send your resume to Ann.Shavit@hazera.com