Product Developer

Enza Zaden • Yuma, AZ

4d

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 the successful commercialization of new varieties within assigned crops and the geographic region.

The position manages crops of moderate technical complexity, supports local teams with technical expertise, and contributes to variety advancement through the Experimental/Commercialization phase. It develops and coordinates research and commercial trial plans, manages trial materials and seed supply, and helps introduce new varieties through technical positioning and communication of product value to sales teams, customers, and prospects.

The role is based in Yuma, Arizona, and involves frequent fieldwork in varying environmental conditions. Peak seasons may involve time constraints. The position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving items up to 60 pounds, with occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to work with plants in the field.

Requirements

• Higher professional education (Bachelor's degree or college) or an equivalent working and thinking level is preferred.
• A 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 perform 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.
• 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 Experimental/Commercialization phase.
• Maximize the performance and output of the product portfolio in 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; ensure 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 trial materials are available and efficiently managed, including maintaining an optimal seed supply for research and commercial trials.
• Collaborate with breeding, sales, marketing, and operations teams to support alignment, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in variety development and commercialization.
• 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)
• Development through the Great to Grow program, training courses, and an e-learning platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level