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General information
Organisation An agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by French farmers, Limagrain is driven by its purpose: cooperating for the progress of agriculture everywhere, for everyone. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food 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. HM. CLAUSE is a company committed to diversity and inclusion.
Reference 2025-10385
Location
PORTES LES VALENCE
Position description
Employment Type
Regular Full Time
Contractual hours
Full-time
Function
SALES & MARKETING - MARKETING
Main Goal
The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision and positioning, and working closely with research and development, sales, and support functions to ensure revenue, margin and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.
Job description
Portfolio Optimization and Performance:
xc2xb7 Determine breeding objectives and product specifications at mid and long-term level based on a strong understanding of market dynamics and competitive environment
xc2xb7 Manage and own the portfolio range to ensure the long-term profitability for the company by leveraging global pipeline assessment for target markets
xc2xb7 Optimize turnover and margin of managed products through supply chain expectations, sales potential evaluation and product pricing guidance
Strategy:
xc2xb7 Develop crop strategy and coordinate actions/projects linked to its implementation with internal stakeholders.
xc2xb7 Develop new product concepts with collaboration of breeders, development team and sales team.
Product Life Cycle management:
xc2xb7 Ensure rigorous product life cycle management of products with collaboration of Production, PD and Sales, especially during launch of new products and phasing out.
xc2xb7 Manage new product introductions in accordance with the strengths and weaknesses of existing product range, market potential, and competition pressure.
xc2xb7 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.
xc2xb7 Collaborate and manage new products, new product concepts, and product development with the Breeder, Product Development and Sales.
xc2xb7 Maintain knowledge of all varieties within the assigned product portfolio.
xc2xb7 Coordinate global market positioning (targeted markets, price per zone, development objectives)
Inventory Management:
xc2xb7 Work with inventory management teams to manage seed availability effectively and efficiently for varieties at the development and commercial stage and collaborate on production decisions. Participate in production planning pre-release meetings. Manage safety stock level for his crops.
xc2xb7 Manage the seed quantity needs for varieties under development, through collaborative efforts with Sales Managers in preparation for commercial launch.
Sales support and product communication:
xc2xb7 Provide sales with technical data to support optimal product performance and product sales. Actively participate in the implementation of the marketing activities for the crop in relevant markets.
xc2xb7 Maintain and improve product quality consistency via collaborative efforts between Production, Quality Control, Operations, Inventory Management and Seed Technology.
xc2xb7 Coordinate with sales, product development team and marketing communication for effective product promotion, new product launches, product campaigns, literature, go to market activities
xc2xb7 Challenge development plan and sales forecasts
xc2xb7 Monitor and control product promotion strategy. Ensure its consistency with global approach.
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Skills: what we expect of you
xc2xb7 Minimum Bachelor degree in Agronomy / Agri. Sciences / Horticulture or Agricultural Engineering / Science required. MBA/PGDM Marketing / Agribusiness Management would be added advantage
xc2xb7 Masters in Business Management (MBA) / Marketing Management / with non-agri graduate study can apply, provided you have work experience in agri / seed industry
xc2xb7 Minimum of 3-6 years experience in marketing, product management, breeding, seed development, seed quality, seed sales, or vegetable production.
Company
HM CLAUSE
Position localization
Job location
Asia, India
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
Master's degree
Minimum level of experience required
3 years or more