Cauliflower Product manager (M/F)

Limagrain; Valence; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

Profit-sharing bonus

Incentive bonus based on performance

Health insurance 60% funded by HM.CLAU

Job summary

Limagrain is seeking a Cauliflower Product Manager (M/F) to own and develop the varietal portfolio across markets. Reporting to the Crop Portfolio Lead, you will collaborate with Breeding, Product Development, Sales, and Supply Chain to drive growth and profitability.

You will define medium- and long-term strategies, manage product lifecycle, and coordinate global positioning, pricing strategies, and development objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy or related field with agronomic specialization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in plant breeding, field testing, agricultural production, marketing or commercial activities.
• Strong knowledge of vegetable seeds, biology, agronomy, and genetics; expertise in product marketing and portfolio management.
• Fluent in French and English; working knowledge of Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the crop strategy across R&D, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
• Lead lifecycle management and coordinate new product launches and phase-outs.
• Support pricing, product positioning and market deployment with robust technical data.
• Monitor global market dynamics and competitors to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with Breeders and Product Development to align development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Market analysis

Seed knowledge

Spanish knowledge

Education

Master's in Agricultural Sciences

Job description

Job Title: Cauliflower Product manager (M/F)

Contract type: Permanent

Job Description:

Function

Reporting to the Crop Portfolio Lead and working as part of an international team, the Cauliflower Product Manager is responsible for managing and developing the varietal portfolio across all markets.

In this role, you will contribute to defining the crop's medium- and long-term strategic direction in close collaboration with Breeding teams, while actively supporting the growth of portfolio sales and profitability.
Acting as a key interface between the various functions of the company, you will play a highly cross-functional role requiring strong influencing leadership, coordination, and communication skills.

Close collaboration with R&D, Supply Chain, Production, and Commercial teams is frequent and essential to the successful execution of your responsibilities.

Main Goal

Main missions are:

Crop Strategy

• Define and drive the crop strategy, ensuring alignment and effective execution across all key internal functions, including R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Identify and develop new product opportunities and innovative concepts in collaboration with Breeding, Product Development, and Sales teams.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Ensure effective lifecycle management of the product portfolio in close collaboration with Product Development, Commercial teams, and Supply chain particularly during new product launches and product phase-outs.
• Lead the new product launch process and drive decision-making regarding product advancement through the development pipeline.
• Coordinate new product development plans with Breeders and Product Development teams.
• Coordinate global product positioning, including target markets, pricing strategies, and development objectives.

Commercial Insights and Product Communication

• Support Commercial teams with recommendations on market deployment strategies, value-based pricing of new products, and product positioning supported by robust technical data.
• Challenge development plans and commercial sales forecasts to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and market opportunities.
• Monitor and oversee the execution of product promotional strategies, ensuring consistency with the overall crop strategic plan.

Market Intelligence

• Assess global market dynamics and identify emerging trends, unmet needs, and future opportunities across the value chain, including growers, customers, and consumers.
• Maintain an active watch on competitors, analyzing their portfolio developments, market positioning, and strategic initiatives.

Seed Production and Seed Technology

• Establish and maintain quality standards for the crop portfolio.
• Contribute to key decisions regarding variety commercialization and seed production planning.
• Identify, prioritize, and monitor crop-specific needs in collaboration with Seed Technology teams.
• Support the launch and adoption of seed technology solutions by defining pricing, technical positioning, value proposition, and product recommendations.

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for remote work (one day per week, increasing to up to two days per week after one year in the role).

Regular travel is required, particularly to Spain, Italy, the United States, as well as Western France (Anjou and Brittany).

Occasional travel to the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Mexico, and Australia may also be required.

What we expect of you

• With a Master's degree (BSc+5) in Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy, or a related engineering field with an agronomic specialization, you bring at least 5 years of experience in plant breeding, field testing, agricultural production, marketing, or commercial activities.
• You possess strong knowledge of vegetable seeds, including biology, agronomy, and genetics, along with solid expertise in product marketing, portfolio management, and market analysis.
• Fluent in French and English in a professional environment, you also have a working knowledge of Spanish.
• Recognized for your leadership and ability to drive cross-functional projects, you thrive in multicultural and international environments. Analytical, organized, and customer-oriented, you combine curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset to contribute effectively to business success.

Your benefits and working environment

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary with a 13th-month salary payment
• Profit-sharing bonus linked to company performance
• Incentive bonus based on the performance of the Limagrain Group

Benefits:

• Comprehensive employee and family protection package, including a health insurance plan funded at 60% by HM.CLAUSE and a disability and life insurance scheme
• Company Retirement Savings Plan & Group Savings Plan
• Meal vouchers worth €8.50, funded at 60% by HM.CLAUSE

Additional Benefits:

• Access to an extensive training catalog and an e-learning platform to support your professional development
• Opportunities for geographical mobility within the Limagrain Group
• Sustainable Mobility Package to support environmentally friendly commuting, with EV charging stations available on site
• Social support services to assist with administrative procedures, everyday life matters, family-related situations, and other personal needs
• Attractive Works Council (CSE) benefits
• A variety of collaborative and social company events organized throughout the year

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. HM. CLAUSE is a company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.