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POSITION:  General Manager, Product Development

The Rasi Seeds, a leading Bt cotton, cereals and oil Seed Company is expanding their vegetable seed business in India and Asia. Vegetable Division of Rasi seeds will locate their main R & D facilities at Bangalore, near Delhi and Kullu, Sales and marketing in all potential areas of vegetable growing, Operational centers in Bangalore and Gurgaon and Production locations throughout India based on crop need and agro-climatic zones. Vegetable division which is being managed by experience seed professionals will provide unique opportunities to experience professional from seed sector to enhance their professional and financial growth.

Company invites the experienced and motivated professionals with ability to perform in a focused and challenging environment for following position.

Position: GM Product Development

Location: Gurgaon

Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic planning and implementation of product development (variety performance trialing) programs .This position will act as the strong linkage from research & breeding stage to production & sales.

Responsibilities

  • Developing new product commercialization processes to position experimental products for successful delivery to the market; designing field trials in support of variety development that are focused on established program
  • Develop an extensive trial program for all vegetable crops.
  • Set up and evaluate trials in coordination with, and act as a liaison between, sales and breeders.
  • Will play a major role in product advancement and successful launching of the products in the markets
  • The candidate should have a competent level of knowledge of the competitor’s products.
  • Establish and maintain a productive working relationship with breeders, sales and marketing, dealers, growers and related industry personnel. 

Educational Qualifications and experience

  • M.Sc/Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences particularly in agronomy
  • More than 10 years related work experience required.
  • Basic knowledge of growing of all vegetable crops, as well as the cultural practices being followed in different regions 
  • Thorough knowledge of fresh market vegetables grown in all the regions of the country
  • Ability to travel extensively in the country

Skills required

  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be computer literate with knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Self-motivated, with a high level of time management and organizational skill.
  • Must be willing to work outdoors even during inclement weather conditions.
  • Able to work independently, with little or no immediate supervision.

Rasi seeds offer an excellent salary, incentive plan, and benefits package to employees based on merit and experience.
Rasi seed is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send your detail CV on or before 30th April, 2009 to:

Dr Arvind Kapur
CEO, Vegetable division
Rasi Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
91, Hope Apartments, sector 15, part 2
Gurgaon
E-mail: a.kapur02@gmail.com

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APPLICATION
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April 30, 2009

 

 

 

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

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