Product Development Representative SAM

Limagrain; Lima Metropolitana; Presencial; PEN 135.823 - 203.735; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Limagrain is seeking a Product Development Representative SAM in Lima, Peru to lead and integrate all Product Development activities for Hazera across South America. This role focuses on driving commercial success of Hazera’s vegetable seed portfolio, managing trials, and building strong customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in agronomy, a Bachelor's degree in agricultural science, and a strong understanding of field trials operations. Medium English proficiency is required.

Formación

• 3-5 years relevant experience in vegetable seed business and agronomy.
• Proven knowledge of field trials operations.
• Medium level of English (spoken and written).

Responsabilidades

• Lead Product Development activities for Hazera in South America.
• Conduct market analysis and participate in product advancement decisions.
• Manage pre-commercial and commercial trials.

Conocimientos

Field trials operations

Analytical skills

Proficient in MS Office

Commercial aptitude

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science or related field

Herramientas

CRM tools

Digital trial tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Product Development Representative SAM

Job Location: Lima

Contract type: Permanent

Main Goal

The purpose of this position is to lead and integrate all Product Development activities for Hazera in South America for all the crops in the territory. You are responsible for driving the commercial success of Hazera’s vegetable seed portfolio by managing both pre-commercial and commercial trials, building strong customer relationships, and serving as the local crop expert. The position bridges technical product development with market-driven sales initiatives to maximize market presence, customer satisfaction, and business growth across the assigned territory. You will be a member of the commercial division, reporting directly to Product Development Manager in LATAM.

Job description

• Co-create, support, and execute the Product Development Manager’s strategic plan for your area.
• Strengthen grower networks and conduct targeted outreach to expand Hazera’s market presence.
• Analyze market trends and participate in variety advancements decisions to drive innovation and ensure successful product launches.
• Take full responsibility for all pre-, and -commercial trials: planning, grower identification, contracting, sowing, transplanting, and evaluation.
• Ensure trials and field activities comply with Hazera guidelines.
• Collect and process trial evaluation data, providing weekly updates and monthly reports.
• Define value proposition and selling points for each new variety.
• Ensure knowledge transfer to Sales, Marketing and other PD members. Coordinate product development activities with internal stakeholders and external partners. Support claims and complaints management.
• Assist R&D activities as needed.
• Actively promote Hazera products and generate grower demand.
• Maintain strong relationships with key growers and dealer reps.
• Support and participate in variety launch plans and promotional activities (trade shows, field days, etc).
• Organize and host international visitors, including trial visits and facility tours. Collaborate on market intelligence, annual market value updates, and grower mapping.

What we expect of you

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in the vegetable seed business and agronomy; internships, part‑time roles, or other practical student work may be considered as qualifying experience for entry‑level candidates.
• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science or related field.
• Proven knowledge of field trials operations.
• Ability to translate technical data into commercial insights.
• Expertise in MS Office; strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with digital trial tools, databases, CRM, internal PD systems.
• Commercial aptitude, proactiveness, and autonomy in agenda/travel planning.
• Willingness to travel and work under variable environmental conditions.
• Flexible working hours during growing seasons.
• Medium level of English (spoken and written).
• Comfortable working in multicultural, international teams.
• Valid driver’s license.

Hazera is a global leader in the development of high-quality hybrid seeds. As part of the Limagrain Group, an international agricultural cooperative based in France, we have headquarters in Israel and the Netherlands. With 11 subsidiaries and a vast distribution network in over 130 markets worldwide. We represent a global community of experts and stakeholders, committed to making a positive impact on the present and future of agriculture. We take this responsibility seriously, striving to make a greater impact and recognizing the importance of every seed, person, and partnership.

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.