"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:
• Manage the portfolio range to ensure the long-term profitability for the company.
• Collaborate and manage new products, new product concepts, and product development with the Breeder, Product Development and Sales.
• Determine breeding objectives and product specifications at mid and long-term level.
• Develop and Implement product trial plans with breeders and regional product development teams based upon market knowledge and objectives. Assess trial results to determine product performance and life cycle.
• Manage new product introductions in accordance with the strengths and weaknesses of existing product range, market potential, and competition pressure.
• Create and maintain working relations with local internal and external product development resources in target markets.
• Assume technical expertise by providing sales with technical data in order to support optimal product performance and product sales.
• Manage new seed product form development and introduction in collaboration with Seed Technology, Research, and Sales.
• 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.
• Optimize turnover and margin of managed products through supply chain expectations, sales potential evaluation and product pricing guidance.
• Maintain and improve product quality consistency via collaborative efforts between Production, Quality Control, Operations, Inventory Management and Seed Technology.
To be considered, you will need:
The candidate that will thrive in this role brings strong leadership and communication skills. We look for:
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering or Science required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in breeding, seed development, seed sales
Ability to travel at least 30% of the time to domestic and international locations (travel is seasonal)
Languages: English essential, Spanish a plus
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:
Competitive salary
This position's range is
$95,000 - $120,000
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
Family
Benefits
Maternity and Paternity paid time off
Fertility and Infertility benefits
Low family medical deductibles
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.
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