Product Developer
About The Position
The Product Developer evaluates, validates, and supports new experimental varieties. The role plans and executes trials, analyzes performance data, and partners with Breeding, Product Management, Sales, and other cross-functional teams. Its primary objective is to generate data-driven insights that support decision-making and successful commercialization of new varieties within assigned crops and geographic regions. The position manages crops of moderate technical complexity, provides technical guidance to local teams, supports variety advancement, and helps maximize the assigned product portfolio. It designs trial plans, coordinates and evaluates research and commercial variety trials, and reports results. The Product Developer also supports the introduction of new Enza Zaden varieties through technical positioning and clear communication of product value to sales teams, customers, and prospects. The role includes local screening of experimental varieties, managing trial materials and seed supply, and collaborating across breeding, sales, marketing, and operations.
Requirements
- Higher professional education (Bachelor/College) or equivalent working and thinking level, preferably.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must meet eligibility requirements under the company’s driver insurance policy.
- Solid agricultural knowledge, preferably in high-density vegetable crops.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work under time constraints, particularly during peak seasons.
- Ability to conduct frequent fieldwork in varying environmental conditions.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and move items up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally reach, bend, or stoop to manipulate plants in the field.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of relevant work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage crops of moderate technical complexity within defined segments, applying appropriate agronomic practices, protocols, and technical standards to achieve consistent, high-quality results.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients to support business objectives and customer satisfaction.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to local teams as new varieties advance through evaluation stages toward the EX (Experimental/Commercialization phase).
- Maximize product portfolio performance and output within the assigned crop and area, and contribute to developing and introducing new product lines aligned with market needs.
- Design comprehensive trial plans aligned with research objectives, market priorities, and organizational strategies.
- Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate research and commercial variety trials, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and timely reporting.
- Support the introduction of new Enza Zaden varieties through technical positioning, product value propositions, and communication with the Sales team, customers, and prospects.
- Identify promising experimental varieties through local screening and global breeding programs, and contribute to data-driven variety advancement decisions.
- Ensure the availability and efficient management of trial materials, including maintaining an optimal seed supply.
- Collaborate with breeding, sales, marketing, and operations teams to support alignment, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid personal and volunteer time off.
- Monthly fitness reimbursement.
- Eligibility for a discretionary bonus plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Great to Grow development program, training courses, and e-learning platform.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
