Semillas Fitó is a Spanish multinational company, founded in 1880 in Sant Martí de Provençals, Barcelona. In these more than 140 years, it has grown from a small seed company to become one of the leading multinationals in the sector of genetic improvement, production and distribution of seeds of horticultural and extensive species with an investment in R&D of almost 30% of turnover.
More than 800 employees, presence in more than 20 countries and sales in more than 90 countries.
From the VEGETABLES business unit, we are looking for a Global Product Manager. This figure can be either located in Barcelona, Almería or Murcia .
What will your responsibilities be?
You will be responsible for defining and leading the species (Watermelon and Melon) strategy at global level, defining current and future product specifications for each segment.
To define species priorities together with the Crop Breeding Lead and his / her team of breeders, aligning resources with market opportunities.
To coordinate product development in different countries with the Marketing & Sales Managers, monitoring all development processes (Trial Plan, trial evaluation, variety progress management, etc.)
We know you'll do a great job, so we've thought of these benefits for you...
Flexible working hours
Welcome plan and monitoring of your professional development, with 360º evaluations and individual development plans.
Access to an online training platform, with an extensive self-training catalogue, so that your learning is continuous.
Hybrid working model.
Company vehicle + associated expenses
Requirements :
You are the talent we are looking for if...
Fluent English & Spanish is a must.
Degree in Agronomic Engineering or similar. Master is desirable.
Minimum experience of 10 years in the vegetable seed business. Experience in the production and / or sales of melon and watermelon will be also considered
Skills : Strategic vision, commercial, creativity, autonomy and managing relationship
Technical knowledge of the crops (melon / watermelon). Global knowledge is desirable.
Be able to travel (30 to 40% of the time)
You are located either in our office in Barcelona, Almería or Murcia .
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