JOB DESCRIPTION

• Oversees all product development activities within the (respective country) territories for fresh and processing markets with the objective of advance and accelerate new product introductions NPI’s in close collaboration with Sales, Breeders, Marketing PM’s and Production. Collaborates between Sales, Research, and Marketing teams to evaluate and identify new products that align best with customer needs
• Provides leadership and supervision to all Product Development (PD) Representatives within the country.; Encourages ongoing development of communication skills, technical expertise, and market knowledge among PD Representatives, creating/maintaining open collaboration among PD team, fostering PD community and developing a common PD culture.
• Oversees the management of annual trials plans, monitoring their execution and leading towards clear advancement decisions aligned with all stakeholders at end of the season.
• Makes recommendations regarding new products to be advanced in the HMC product line based on the results of product development trials, as well as the product’s ability to meet customer needs
• Ensures the Product Development representatives are developing and providing the required product performance data necessary for use in determining the value-added benefits and features of a new product
• Supports Sales team, Product Managers, and Customers by providing technical guidance on effective use of HMC portfolio in different segments and slots.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of changing market trends and customer needs to effectively identify new products that meet their needs and will give HMC a competitive edge in the marketplace
• Standardize the PD Excellence programs by establishing a roadmap, implementing and improving processes, gathering data, making informed decision, and enhancing PD tools.
• Manages the product development database for all PD trials performed in the respective country.
• Maintains a high level of knowledge about key competitor products and benchmarks

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