Product manager Asia– Hot Peppers (H/F)

Job description

Vacancy details

General information

Organisation

The fourth largest seed company in the world, Limagrain is an international cooperative group created and directed by French farmers. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain markets field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products.
HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide.  

Reference number

2018-2872  

Location

Sathorn, Bangkok

Company

HM CLAUSE

Local contract

Local contract only

Job details

Function

Sales & Marketing - Marketing

Job title

Product manager Asia– Hot Peppers (H/F)

Business Unit

HM.CLAUSE

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Contractual hours

Full-time

Main Goal

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To be responsible for management of all issues for the assigned product portfolio as related to seed portfolio economics, crop production and security inventory, global crop strategies and product testing, marketing and quality assurance.

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Manage the life-cycle of products included in the assigned global product portfolio. Develop turnover and margin results on seed sales activity. Provide direction to research and breeding by defining product characteristics and market requirements for mid and long term goals.

Job description

Crop Strategy:
- Participates and leads the crop strategic vision – SCR (Strategic Crop Reviews) tool – provides clarity to management on the crops – business environment, improve market presence, reach & penetration

- Understand market dynamics and competitive environment in Vegetable markets in the region and translate it into strategy

- Determine breeding objectives and product specifications at mid and long term level.

Product Management:
- Under the supervision of the Portfolio Lead, elaborate & execute the Crop Strategy for his crops

- Marketing mix – focus on margin optimization, minimizing portfolio risk, product pricing & positioning

- Manage product range (PLC) – new product introduction, product phase out, pipeline product strategy.

- Manage new products introductions

- Optimize turnover and margin of managed products through supply chain expectations, sales potential evaluation and product pricing guidance.

- Collaborate with sales management in the development and implementation of product positioning & pricing strategies

- Assume technical expertise by providing sales with technical data in order to support optimal product performance and product sales

Product Development Co-ordination:
- Collaborate & manage new products

- Create and maintain working relationships with local internal and external product development resources in target markets

- Develop and implement product trial plans with breeders and regional product development teams

- Assess trial results obtained from breeders, product development and sales to determine product performance and life cycle decisions.

- Co-ordinates and gives direction on samples movement in the region

Operational co-ordinations:
- Cross functional collaboration with seed supply to ensure smooth supply and availability of the products

- Participate in production planning pre-release meetings. Manage safety stock level for his crops.

- Manage the seed quantity needs for varieties under development, through collaborative efforts with Sales Managers in preparation for commercial launch.

- Work with inventory management teams to effectively and efficiently manage seed availability for varieties at the development stage.

Market intelligence & Business outlook:
- Analyze market data in order to identify key market targets, and to anticipate major market changes.

- Maintain knowledge of all varieties within the assigned product portfolio.

- Initiate and lead in the construction of new partnerships, while maintaining existing partnerships as it applies to seed supply outsourcing, breeding cooperation, and variety integration in the product range.

Product Communications:
- Promote species communication within the company (internal documents, sales conventions, open field days etc.)

- Co-ordinate with communications for effective product promotion, new product launches

Profile

Location can be in Bangkok (Thailand) or Hyderabad (India)

Strategic Planning, Forecasting and Analysis – Ability to initiate and lead the planning and analysis of market data, through constant communication and coordination with research, development, and sales teams, in order to evaluate main targets. Ability to plan actions, execute, follow-up and analyze results.

Technical Skills – Practical knowledge and experience in breeding, seed development, seed sales or seed or vegetable production. Project management ability needed. Prior experience in dealing with vegetables seeds preferred.

Interpersonal Skills – Possess strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain productive work relationships with various positions within the organization such as breeders, lab personnel, sales and product development teams, seed production department, inventory management, quality control, operations plant managers, communications, product management, and technical data teams.

Teamwork - Team player with a positive attitude. Ability to lead as well as collaborate.

Judgment - Exhibit sound and accurate judgment. Accept personal responsibility for task fulfillment and job performance.

Professionalism - Highly self-motivated individual, with a high level of time management and organizational skills and a creative aptitude. Well-organized, committed, accurate and thorough, with attention to detail.

Adaptability - Ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to travel on a regular basis. Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (agricultural fields).

Attendance/Punctuality - Ensure work responsibilities are covered.

Dependability - Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.

Background:
- Minimum Bachelor degree in Agronomy / Agri. Sciences / Horticulture or Agricultural Engineering / Science required. MBA/PGDM – Marketing / Agribusiness Management would be added advantage
- Master's in Business Management (MBA) / Marketing Management / with non-agri graduate study can apply, provided you have work experience in agri/seed industry
- Minimum of 3-6 years' experience in marketing, product management, breeding, seed development, seed sales, or vegetable production.

Job location

Job location

Asia, Thailand

Location

empire tower Bangkok

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Master's dregree

Minimum level of experience required

5 years or more