The fourth largest seed company in the world, Limagrain is an international cooperative group created and directed by French farmers. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain markets field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of 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.
Reference : 2020-5111
Function: Sales & Marketing - Sales
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Main Goal
Purpose of the position:
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This position will be responsible for the product development process for the HM.CLAUSE product line for a strategic group of vegetable crops in a defined region, coordinating all activities of vegetable seed product development including trail results, securing approvals during the process, and finalizing all the processes before the product becomes pre-commercial (Status 2).
Job description
Position description summary:
Evaluates new vegetable seed product characteristics in marketing utilizing effective and efficient trialing plan(s) that will identify vegetable seed products that should be recommended for advancement, in order to meet the current and future needs of customers within target markets, while providing a favorable return on investment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide a link between marketing and sales to evaluate and identify new vegetable seed products that will meet the needs of the target customers in specific crops and region.
- Make recommendations to the Regional Business Manager and Technical Sales Representatives regarding new vegetable seed products to be advanced into the pre-commercial status (status 2), based on the Product Development trial results, as well as the ability of the product to meet customer needs.
- Develop the required product performance data to use in determining the value added benefits and features of a new product.
- Provide technical support to Sales, Product Managers, and customers regarding how to effectively use HMCLAUSE vegetable seed products.
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of the changing market trends and customer needs to effectively identify new vegetable seed products that will meet their needs, and will give HM.CLAUSE a competitive advantage in the market.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding the competitor's key vegetable seed products.
Profile
Education and/or Experience
- Requires a minimum of a B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture, or equivalent field.
- Masters or PhD preferred
- Minimum 3 years experience in the Vegetable industry preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Fluent English
- Able to travel throughout the territory (North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee) with estimated 30 to 35% of overnight stays. Occasional overnight travel outside sales territory.
Application
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HM.Clause is an "at will" employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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