Product Development Specialist Level II

“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.

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

• Contribute to the customer needs intelligence in collaboration with the Sales Representative(s)
Market & Competition Intelligence
• Describe market needs; maintain and update a market intelligence database for the area (including market
review, competition benchmark, seed technology watch, etc.) and anticipate market trends in autonomy.
Product Development
• Design the local trial plan, including sample needs, timing and standard/check varieties.
• Set up single trials with the support of the Sales Representative(s).
• Evaluate single trials. Write single trials synthesis and reports, and submit a trial plan synthesis/report to the
Product Development Manager
• Propose the varieties advancement/stop/retry to the Product Development Manager. Identify at early stage the
sales potential of new varieties.
Communication, Promotion & Technical Support
• During pre-commercial & product launch phases: bring product knowledge of new varieties to train the sales
representatives & help the sales team to design sales arguments and communication tools.
• Support the Sales Representative(s) in the realization of promotion actions of precommercial varieties, the
launch of new commercial varieties and punctual sales actions.
• Provide adapted technical advice to the customers (direct & indirect) with recommendations/support in
collaboration with the Sales Representative.
Sales Forecast
• In collaboration with the Sales Representative, participate to the design of the sales forecast for new varieties
and regularly of forecast for commercial varieties.
Claims & Complaints
• Provide technical expertise at customer level & be support to the Sales Rep to manage the claims & complaints
settlement, in accordance with the company policy.

To be considered, you will need: 

• Requires a minimum of a B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture, or equivalent field.
• 5+ years of experience in the Vegetable industry preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

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. 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.

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.

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

• Comprehensive Benefits Choices
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• +1 Floating Holiday per year
• Paid shutdown holidays
• Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Long and Short-Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits
• Annual Fitness reimbursements, covered massage benefits & unlimited health coaching
• Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression
• Learning Environment
• Promotions from within
• Paid Annual Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment
• Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness
• 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
• Additional Employer 401(k) Contribution per paycheck
• Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
• Company Profit sharing in December

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.