Product Developer

About the role

• Product Developer
• Yuma, AZ
• Full-Time, Exempt
• Make a difference as a Product Developer

The Product Developer plays a critical role in evaluating, validating, and supporting the new experimental varieties. This position is responsible for planning and executing trials, analyzing performance data, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Breeding, Product Management, and Sales.

The primary objective is to generate data-driven insights that support decision-making and ensure successful commercialization of new varieties within the assigned crops and geographic region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage crops of moderate technical complexity within defined segments, ensuring the application of appropriate agronomic practices, protocols, and technical standards to achieve consistent and high-quality results.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, demonstrating strong mid-level communication and collaboration skills to support business objectives and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to local teams, supporting the advancement of new varieties through evaluation stages and contributing to successful progression toward EX (Experimental/Commercialization phase).
• Maximize the performance and output of the product portfolio within the assigned crop and area of responsibility, while actively contributing to the development and introduction of new product lines aligned with market needs.
• Design and develop comprehensive trial plans, ensuring alignment with research objectives, market priorities, and organizational strategies.
• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate research and commercial variety trials, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and timely reporting of results to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the successful introduction of new Enza Zaden varieties by providing strong technical positioning, clear product value propositions, and effective communication to the Sales team, customers, and prospects.
• Identify promising experimental varieties through local screening and global breeding programs, and actively contribute to data-driven decision-making processes for new variety advancement.
• Ensure the availability and efficient management of trial materials, including maintaining an optimal seed supply to support all research and commercial trial activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with breeding, sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in variety development and commercialization processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you bring as our future colleague

• Higher professional education (Bachelor / College) or equivalent working and thinking level preferably.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license.
• Must meet eligibility requirements under the company's driver insurance policy.
• Solid agricultural knowledge, preferably in high density vegetable crops.
• Proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work under time constraints, particularly during peak seasons.
• Frequent fieldwork in varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and move items up to 60lbs
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping will be necessary to manipulate plants in the field.

What you can expect from us

We believe it is important that you can grow in your work and feel good about what you do. That is why we invest in your development, well-being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where you can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment.

Compensation & Benefits

The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the pay range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, and other objective job-related factors.

Estimated Starting Salary Range

$77,000 - $87,000. The starting salary is offered in good faith, based on role level, skills, qualifications, and local market data.

Benefits

Enza Zaden offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid personal and volunteer time off
• Monthly fitness reimbursement
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Room to develop yourself through our Great to Grow development program, training courses and e-learning platform.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Enza Zaden is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please let us know.