HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

POSITION SUMMARY

Co-responsible for the development and execution of a global strategy in your program portfolio based upon market dynamics and trends in the coming 5-10 years; whilst managing and developing the most competitive and profitable portfolio of products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, work with PD and Sales on developing go-to-market strategy, life cycle management and working closely with R&D, sales, Operations and support functions to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that product strategy is aligned and contributes to the company's Strategic Road Map.
Essentials duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Planning: based on a strong understanding of market dynamics, customer needs and competitive environment, provide strategic direction to R&D, Sales and Operations to develop and execute a successful Crop Program Strategy.
• Lead Product Advancement Platforms in strategic markets to maximize new product pipeline and portfolio opportunities.
• Develop and implement product trial plans with breeders and regional product development teams in line with pipeline and portfolio development targets.
• Portfolio/Life Cycle Management: In close communication with key stakeholders, manage new product introductions as well as phase out plans, maintain a highly competitive and profitable portfolio.
• Lead process of global pipeline and portfolio assessment for target markets, identifying gaps and opportunities.
• Provide sales with product technical data in order to support optimal product performance and product sales. Actively participate in the implementation of the marketing activities for the crop in relevant markets (segmentation, targeting, positioning, value pricing, marketing mix).
• 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 commercial portfolio, collaborating on production and inventory management decisions.
• Optimize turnover and margin of managed products through supply chain efficiency, sales potential evaluation and product pricing guidance.
• Maintain and improve product quality consistency via collaborative efforts between Production, Quality Control, Operations, Inventory Management and Seed Technology.
• Support innovation and special value projects to contribute to business and sales development

Job requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering/Science, Business, Marketing, or related field required.
• Background in agriculture with a minimum of 6 years of marketing, product management, product development and sales experience.
• Knowledge of global tomato processing market ideal
• Languages: English Essential. Spanish Plus. Other languages welcomed

COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal Skills – Possess strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain productive work relationships with various positions within the organization. Play a coordination role with key stakeholders in the crop
• Strategic Planning and Analysis – Ability to initiate and lead the planning and analysis of market, crop and organization data, through constant communication and coordination with research, development, and sales teams, in order to evaluate and upgrade strategy. Ability to lead key stakeholders and plan actions.
• Technical Skills – Practical knowledge and experience in breeding, product development and Processing Tomato is favored
• Teamwork - Team player with a positive attitude. Ability to lead as well as collaborate.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Accepts personal responsibility for task fulfillment and job performance.
• Professionalism - Highly self-motivated individual, with a high level of time management and organizational skills and a creative aptitude.
• Adaptability - Ability to deal with frequent change, unexpected events and working with multicultural teams. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to travel on a regular basis. Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered.
• Dependability - Ability to work independently and self-directed

Application

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