Job Description Summary:
Seeking for a Technical Manager who will oversee the product development by providing the technical support for trial opportunities and support research projects. Selected candidate will work collaboratively with the development team
Job Description:
Test varieties trial phase to verify if they are suitable or not
Develop trials plans in coordination with Breeders/Crop Specialist/Sales Rep/Sales Manager, and select growers where trials are carried out
Implement trials and follow sowing, transplanting, cultivation and harvesting
Carry out trial evaluation and qualitative tests (shelf life, taste, brix, etc.)
Register and send trial evaluation results to Breeders/Crop Specialist/Sales Rep/Sales Manager
Acquire detailed knowledge of the regional market for all crops developed in terms of segments, products and opportunities, through regular visits of the market supporting Breeders/Crop Specialist/Sales Rep/Sales Manager
Create opportunities for sales and promotion according to the commercial objectives, visiting growers, plant raisers, dealers and supply chain partners in accordance with the Sales Representative
Carry out and participate in promotional and marketing activities of the company, such as demo days, exhibitions and seminars
Provide detailed technical growing advice to growers, plant raisers and distributors to achieve as high as possible market share for varieties
Support the Crop Specialist/Sales Rep with the sales forecast per variety
Deal promptly with potential complaints
Issue weekly report on performed activities, sales opportunities in the area of activities of competition
Job Qualifications:
University degree in Agriculture or related field
5+ years' work experience in the vegetable industry preferred
Self-motivated, good analytical and interpersonal skills in an international environment
Sound Technical Knowledge
Good interpersonal; and communication skill
Highly motivated and able to work with no supervision
Ability to multi task in a fast paced working environment
Detail oriented
Sound work ethic
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.