North America Fresh Produce Growth Director

Tom Trese Networking LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

European Seed Company in North America seeks a Director of Fresh Produce to lead business development and strategic market positioning for the region. The role entails developing a long-term product plan, driving demand, and coordinating with multiple teams to enable growth with key accounts.

The candidate will structure a go-to-market approach, build relationships with growers, distributors, and retailers, and manage the sales pipeline to meet revenue targets across North America.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in North American agro vegetables sector
• Experience in product placement and business development
• Academic education in agriculture

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term product development plan and sales budget.
• Drive demand generation in the assigned area.
• Conduct field promotional activities in the North American market.
• Manage relationships with growers, distributors and retailers.
• Plan and execute new product launches.
• Coordinate with research, technical, marketing and finance teams.
• Report sales and other commercial activities.
• Achieve sales revenue targets for the North America region.
• Develop GTM strategy to approach retailers and suppliers.
• Ensure reliable supply with customer support.

Skills

Business Development

Go-To-Market

Relationship Building

Market Analysis

Education

Agriculture degree

Job description

European Seed Company in North America seeks a Director of Fresh Produce to lead business development and strategic market positioning for the region. The role entails developing a long-term product plan, driving demand, and coordinating with multiple teams to enable growth with key accounts.

The candidate will structure a go-to-market approach, build relationships with growers, distributors, and retailers, and manage the sales pipeline to meet revenue targets across North America.