Are you ready to drive the future of vegetable innovation? KWS Vegetables BV is looking for a Product Development Manager in Culiacán, Mexico. This role offers the chance to lead crop strategies, spearhead product innovation, and make a global impact. If you're passionate about agriculture and eager to make a difference, join us and explore this exciting opportunity!Key duties:Develop new assortment for PMCs on local and country levelImplement Crop/PMC Trial plan in line with global crop trial planMember of local crop team(s); give input crop strategy, market- customer intelligenceSupport development and maintenance product profilesAdvice on and support introduction strategiesEnsure implementation/alignment trial calendarKey responsibilities:Design local trial plan, execute trial plan, data collection, draft conclusions, propose elevation decisionsAlign with breeder and sales on product profiles per Product Market Combination, propose priorities, focus areasProvide guidance/input to breeding direction and breeding selectionsMarket and competitor intelligence, together with sales; understand trends and driversIdentify unique selling points of the new commercial varieties versus competitors and existing portfolioDefine growing protocols and growing concepts before commercial launchingImplementation and supporting use of tools like Mercado, etc.Based on the portfolio PDM can have multi-crop and cross-country responsibilitiesHierarchical and functionally leading Trial Developments Specialist(s)Performance indicators:Quality trial plan, design and executionProduct profiles definedPreparation elevation meetingsSuccessful introductionsDefine growing protocols and growing concepts before commercial launchingSteering breeding programs and breeding selectionsCore Competencies:Leadership skills with ability to provide clarity and direction to stakeholdersResult oriented, "we make it happen" mentalityAbility to think and act at different levels, prepared to put "boots on the ground"TechnicalTeam playerAnalyticalSelf-organizingPro-activeYour Qualifications:Requires a minimum of a B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture3+ years of experience in the vegetable seed industry is preferredGeneral experience in product developmentFluent English in word and writing, additional language(s) are an advantageAbout The Company:Our company is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds with global presence in several countries.You have what's needed for this position? Apply now by sending your application (CV) to the following email address: ******#J-18808-Ljbffr
