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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO or higher professional level) preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience in agriculture, product management, or a related field
• Strong agricultural background
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated collaboration and cross‑functional teamwork skills
• Ability to travel frequently within the Americas.
• Must meet eligibility requirements under the company’s driver insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

• Critical and complex crops and markets, requiring a high level of client relationship skills to maintain competitive positioning.
• Accounts are typically highly challenging, complex, and diverse customers who require ongoing client relationship support.
• High complexity of the market in terms of product, customer requirements, and cultural differences.
• Works together with all Enza Zaden subsidiaries in the region to support aligned market strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

• Maximize market share and gross margin by optimizing variety positioning in close collaboration with the Portfolio Manager and Sales teams.
• Analyze regional sales and forecasts; align with Subsidiary Sales Managers and Global Portfolio Managers to ensure a consistent strategic assortment.
• Co‑create strategic market plans and detailed crop segment strategies (conventional and organic).
• Provide insights and feedback to Breeders regarding customer needs, product concepts, and product‑market combinations.
• Develop and maintain strategic product models per crop or crop type, incorporating key traits and relevant market intelligence.
• Participate in customer planning and deliver technical product information to key accounts and stakeholders.
• Maintain close contact with customers, associations, and advisors to capture market needs and emerging trends.
• Lead proposals for variety advancement (EX, CI, CP, CD) within CAP.
• Make decisions on seed allocation for new and existing varieties, aligned with Global Portfolio Managers.
• Work with Regional Sales Directors and Global Portfolio Managers to harmonize product offerings and customer packages.
• Collaborate with Product Developers, Portfolio Management, Sales, and Marketing to ensure alignment between product strategy and regional execution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid personal time off and paid volunteer time off
• Monthly fitness reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)