Product Development Manager, Sesame
Location: Austin, Texas, USA Sesaco is the leading breeder, producer, and trader of sesame grown in the United States. Sesaco is growing quickly and looking for a Product Development Manager to be responsible for field testing and evaluation of new sesame lines. Sesame is an extremely versatile and interesting crop, and this position represents an outstanding opportunity for a motivated candidate.
Responsibilities :
- Plan Field Testing trials
- Coordinate with farmers, dealer trial staff, and university collaborators
- Plant in-house trials
- Evaluate variety trials with regard to environments and cultural practices.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Production personnel, regional growers, dealer trial staff, and university personnel
- Provide technical support to growers e.g. with regard to cultivation methods.
- Keep all involved parties at Sesaco well informed of trial status and results
- Analyze data and make recommendations to the Variety Recommendation Committees
- Manage Seed Increases and Foundation Seed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agronomy
- 1-3 years experience in evaluation (grain or oil crops preferred)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of field crops and cultivation techniques.
- Knowledge of Experimental Design concepts and implementation
- Ability to compile and statistically analyze data.
- Professional, assertive and clear communicative skills (verbal and written),
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with advanced skills specifically in Excel.
Working conditions
- Frequent travel.
- Works under varying climate conditions and is exposed to outside working conditions.
- Works with agricultural machinery such as planters and harvesters
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
This position will be located in Austin, TX with travel to Mid-south and Southeast USA.
If interested, please send cover letter, resume and your salary history in word or pdf format to jobs@sesaco.com
More positions from: Sesaco Corporation Posted from January 7, 2015 until July 7, 2015 SeedQuest reference number: 57581 |