Product development specialist

LIMAGRAIN; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

$19-$24/hr

Job summary

HM.CLAUSE in Davis, CA is seeking a candidate to support evaluations of new processing tomato product characteristics using efficient trial plans and to identify seed products worthy of advancement to meet customer needs and ROI. You will monitor market trends and competitor product lines to maintain HM.CLAUSE's competitive edge.

The role requires a High School diploma, 1 year in the vegetable industry preferred, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the Vegetable industry preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluations of new processing tomato product characteristics using effective trial plans.
• Identify vegetable seed products to advance to meet customer needs and provide a favorable return on investment.
• Maintain awareness of market trends and competitors' key vegetable seed products.

Skills

Bilingual in English & Spanish

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Company Introduction

WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

Company Introduction

WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supports evaluations of new processing tomato product characteristics utilizing effective and efficient trialing plan(s) that will identify vegetable seed products that should be recommended for advancement, in order to meet the current and future needs of customers within target markets, while providing a favorable return on investment.

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:

• Support execution of trial plan, data collection, sample deliveries & season synthesis.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the changing market trends and customer needs to effectively identify new vegetable seed products that will meet their needs, and will give HM.CLAUSE a competitive advantage in the market.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding the competitor’s key vegetable seed products.

What We Expect Of You

• High School diploma
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the Vegetable industry preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred.

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.

Benefits

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Competitive salary
• This position’s range is $19 - $24/hr

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures. As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.

Your Benefits And Working Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, often while walking on uneven ground. Employee may be exposed to high outdoor temperatures for prolonged periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be driving cars, trucks, forklifts, or other equipment. This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery. The noise level that is typical of this work environment is moderate. Home office required. In field work as necessary.