Product Developer

Enza Zaden•Salinas, CA

2d•$77,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Developer plays a critical role in evaluating, validating, and supporting the new experimental varieties. This position is responsible for planning and executing trials, analyzing performance data, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Breeding, Product Management, and Sales. The primary objective is to generate data-driven insights that support decision-making and ensure successful commercialization of new varieties within the assigned crops and geographic region.

Requirements

Higher professional education (Bachelor / College) or equivalent working and thinking level
3 to 5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
A valid driver’s license.
Must meet eligibility requirements under the company’s driver insurance policy.
Strong communication, analytical and collaboration skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable conclusions.
Proven collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
Solid agricultural knowledge, preferably in high density vegetable crops.
Proficient in the use of Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Manage crops of moderate technical complexity within defined segments, ensuring the application of appropriate agronomic practices, protocols, and technical standards to achieve consistent and high-quality results.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, demonstrating strong mid-level communication and collaboration skills to support business objectives and enhance customer satisfaction.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to local teams, supporting the advancement of new varieties through evaluation stages and contributing to successful progression toward EX (Experimental/Commercialization phase).
Maximize the performance and output of the product portfolio within the assigned crop and area of responsibility, while actively contributing to the development and introduction of new product lines aligned with market needs.
Design and develop comprehensive trial plans, ensuring alignment 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 of results to relevant stakeholders.
Support the successful introduction of new Enza Zaden varieties by providing strong technical positioning, clear product value propositions, and effective communication to the Sales team, customers, and prospects.
Identify promising experimental varieties through local screening and global breeding programs, and actively contribute to data-driven decision-making processes for new variety advancement.
Ensure the availability and efficient management of trial materials, including maintaining an optimal seed supply to support all research and commercial trial activities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with breeding, sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in variety development and commercialization processes.
Performs other related duties as assigned.