PD Manager – Mexico (M/F)

Hazera Seeds; Culiacán; Presencial; MXN 90,000 - 120,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the vegetable seed industry is seeking a driven PD Manager to lead pre-commercial trials in Mexico. The ideal candidate will have extensive agronomic expertise and a strong network in the market. Responsibilities include planning, execution, and analysis of trials, collaborating with teams to improve customer satisfaction, and managing resources effectively. This role requires strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, along with a willingness to travel frequently.

Formación

• 10+ years experience in the vegetable seed business.
• Deep understanding of Mexican vegetable seed markets.

Responsabilidades

• Lead pre-commercial trials and support growth in the vegetable seed market.
• Collect and analyze trial evaluation data.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Commercial aptitude

Technical savviness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science

Master's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Trial evaluation apps

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Contractual hours

Full-time

Function

SALES & MARKETING - SALES

Main Goal

We are looking for an experienced and driven PD Manager to lead pre-commercial trials and support our growth in the Mexican vegetable seed market. This role requires strong agronomic expertise, at least 10 years in the seed industry, and deep market insight. You’ll be responsible for planning, trial execution, data analysis, and value delivery, while working closely with internal teams, distributors, and farmers. Strong technical and analytical skills, customer focus, and a collaborative, strategic mindset are key. As part of the subsidiary Management Team, you’ll contribute to broader decisions and help shape our local presence. At Hazera, part of the farmer-owned Limagrain Group, we value boldness, progress, perseverance, and cooperation—qualities we seek in our next team member.

Job Description

• Responsible for all PD (pre-commercial) trials in Mexico from beginning to end in collaboration with our PD Specialists.
• Collect and process all subsidiary trial evaluation data, conduct detailed analyses, and convert findings into value propositions for our customers.
• Develop and execute a strategic PD plan for Mexico, including market, pipeline, and competitive analysis.
• Collaborate with local subsidiary Territory Managers, Ops, Logistics, and F&A to align activities and streamline processes to improve customer satisfaction. Work closely with global colleagues from Marketing and R&D to establish trial goals for pre-commercial varieties and market info.
• Manage sample seed availability and its distribution to the PD team for targeted slots.
• Allocate resources effectively, create and track KPIs for the PD team and their trial data, and report effectiveness periodically to Territory Managers and the Subsidiary GM.
• Outline distributor trial plans, identify and address portfolio gaps, and work closely with distributors to fill those gaps and generate grower demand.
• Support and participate in commercial demonstration trials, field days, and events. Represent our product offerings alongside commercial colleagues in both field settings and formal environments such as meeting rooms, conventions, and conferences.
  
  

Skills: what we expect of you

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience with an agronomical background in the vegetable seed business.
• Deep understanding of the Mexican vegetable seed markets at both the grower and distributor levels, with a strong network in the industry.
• Proven knowledge of field trials and greenhouse operations, including trial setup and field evaluations.
• Experience working with cucurbits, solanums, alliums, and brassicas is a plus.
• Technical savviness, demonstrating ease in using tools such as trial evaluation apps.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, with proficiency in complex formulas, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and the ability to navigate AI tools like CoPilot to ensure continuous efficiency improvements and simplify work processes.
• Analytical skills, being organized and possessing strong decision-making capabilities.
• Commercial aptitude, self-driven, with the ability to lead change.
• Entrepreneurial approach to strategic planning and engagement.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, both external and internal.
• Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time, and to work under variable environmental conditions associated with field trial work.
• Flexible working hours throughout the seasons.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).
• Driver’s license.
  
  

Company

HAZERA SEEDS LTD

Position localization

Job location

America/Carribean, Mexico

Location

Trapani, Gasolinera del Valle, 80104 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico

Candidate criteria

Minimum Level Of Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum Level Of Experience Required

10 years or more