Product Technical Manager-Ornamentals (East Coast) at Sakata Seed America, INC.

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Greenhouse Growing, Technical Management, Customer Relationship Management, Troubleshooting, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Strategic Thinking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, Cultural Knowledge Base, Public Speaking

Industry

Wholesale

Description

LOCATION: Remote (East Coast) within 1 hour of major USA airport. JOB SUMMARY: Develops positive working relationships with grower customers to drive sales and profitability; trains and educates both internal and external customers in flower seed and vegetative products; assists in problem-solving and offers growing solutions and troubleshooting advice to our customers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*: * Coordinates, schedules, and visits grower-customers to assist and recommend best practices and procedures in growing greenhouse crops. * Communicates back to Director of Ornamentals Group, Key Account Managers, Customer Service Team, Technical Support Managers, Product Managers and Breeders the observations, summaries and recommendations from customers what is being grown and utilized in the wholesale and consumer marketplace. * Develops, sustains, and publishes a sufficient cultural knowledge base to better position flower seed and vegetative crops with customers. * Able to attend and actively participate in industry events, that will include leading tours, giving cultural presentations, and writing articles for internal and external platforms. * Manages expense account with prudent judgment and within established budget. * Acts within the scope of authority and consistent with SAH objectives and policies. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Must have excellent product and practice knowledge in the greenhouse growing of annual seed, vegetative and cut flower crops. Must possess the ability to build lasting relationships internally and externally. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the overall ability to use tact and discretion to achieve goals through others. Must possess strong work ethics and a high level of integrity. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams and Outlook. Creative, strategic, and conceptual thinker able to translate concepts into practice. Able to effectively work and interact within a multi-cultural environment. Ability to handle stress especially when encountering necessary projects, deadlines and/or high workload. Must be able to work under strict time constraints and requirements. Strong character traits required including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, and honesty. EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIRED: * Minimum 5-years greenhouse growing and/or Technical Management experience. * Sales, marketing, and growing experience strongly preferred. * Minimum of B.S. degree in agriculture or horticulture or its equivalent in training and experience required. LICENSES REQUIRED: * Must have a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Must be able to work long and/or irregular days/hours. * Must be able to travel extensively, for long periods of time throughout the year. * Must be able to sit for long periods of time. * Location within 1 hour of major USA airport. * USA Passport is required or the ability to obtain one. * Willing to relocate if necessary. BENEFITS: Health & Wellness Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Monthly Wellness Stipend Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Philanthropic Giving Program Disability Insurance (plans vary by location) Financial Benefits 401(k) Program + Company Match Profit Sharing Program (via 401(k) Holiday Bonus Performance Incentive Bonus Program Tuition Reimbursement 529 College‑Savings Plan Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance Time Off & Flexibility Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave 14 Paid Company Holidays 2 Floating Holidays Birthday Off *To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty (as described above) satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with grower customers to drive sales and provide technical troubleshooting for flower seed and vegetative products. Coordinate visits to recommend best practices and communicate market observations back to internal product and breeding teams.