{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5b5052aa95919384b29e7bd4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5b5052aa95919384b29e7bd4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5b5052aa95919384b29e7bd4","title":"Melon Product Manager","description":"Job Description Posting Start Date: 6/26/26\r\nOffer ID: 2360\r\nUnit: HM Clause\r\nJob Title: Melon Product Manager\r\nJob Location: Davis\r\nContract type: Permanent\r\nCompany Introduction \"WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.\"\r\nHM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain , an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.\r\nIf our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application.\r\nJob description Manage the portfolio range to ensure long-term profitability for the company.\r\nCollaborate on and manage new product introductions and product concepts, partnering with Breeding, Product Development and Sales.\r\nPartner with key stakeholders to shape mid- and long-term breeding objectives and product specifications.\r\nDevelop and align product trial plans with breeders and regional product development teams based upon market knowledge and objectives. Assess trial results to determine product performance and life cycle.\r\nManage new product introductions in accordance with the strengths and weaknesses of existing product range, market potential, and competition pressure.\r\nCreate and maintain working relations with local internal and external product development resources in target markets.\r\nAssume technical expertise by providing sales with technical data to support optimal product performance and sales.\r\nManage new seed product form development and introduction in collaboration with Seed Technology, Research, and Sales.\r\nManage the seed quantity needs for varieties under development, through collaborative efforts with Sales Managers in preparation for commercial launch. Work with inventory management teams to effectively and efficiently manage seed availability for varieties at the development stage.\r\nOptimize turnover and margin across the product portfolio by setting new product pricing, aligning supply chain expectations with portfolio sales forecasts while actively monitoring portfolio health and rationalizing products to maintain a strong, profitable pipeline.\r\nMaintain and improve product quality consistency via collaborative efforts between Production, Quality Control, Operations, Inventory Management and Seed Technology.\r\nCoordinate with global business units to align product strategies and maximize portfolio sales.\r\nWhat we expect of you Minimum of a B.S. degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering or Science required.\r\nMinimum of 5 years of professional experience in an agricultural related field or industry.\r\nAbility to travel at least 30% of the time to domestic and international locations\r\nLanguages: English essential, Spanish a plus\r\nThe rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.\r\nCompetitive salary\r\nThis position's range is $83,000 - $133,000\r\nComprehensive Benefits Choices\r\nMedical, Dental, Vision\r\nWork/Life Balance\r\n12 Paid Holidays per year\r\n+1 Floating Holiday per year\r\nPaid shutdown holidays\r\nProgressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours\r\nCompany Covered Benefits\r\nCompany paid Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability\r\nWellness Benefits\r\nFamily EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services\r\nInternal Career Progression\r\nLearning Environment\r\nPromotions from within\r\nPaid Annual Training\r\nTuition Reimbursement\r\nWelcoming Environment\r\nBusiness casual attire; open door policy\r\nFinancial Wellness\r\n401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching Supplemental Employer Contribution Plan\r\nTraditional and Roth (401k) plans options\r\nCompany Profit sharing in December\r\nFamily Benefits\r\nMaternity and Paternity paid time off\r\nLow family medical deductibles\r\nFamily Planning Resources\r\nWe are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world's food supply and support the farmers that grow them.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Davis","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T01:59:42.028Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-2021.00","title":"Marketing Managers","slug":"marketing-managers"},{"code":"11-9013.00","title":"Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers","slug":"farmers-ranchers-and-other-agricultural-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"111219","title":"Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming","slug":"other-vegetable-except-potato-and-melon-farming"},{"code":"111998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-crop-farming"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Melon Product Manager","description":"Job Description Posting Start Date: 6/26/26\r\nOffer ID: 2360\r\nUnit: HM Clause\r\nJob Title: Melon Product Manager\r\nJob Location: Davis\r\nContract type: Permanent\r\nCompany Introduction \"WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.\"\r\nHM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain , an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.\r\nIf our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application.\r\nJob description Manage the portfolio range to ensure long-term profitability for the company.\r\nCollaborate on and manage new product introductions and product concepts, partnering with Breeding, Product Development and Sales.\r\nPartner with key stakeholders to shape mid- and long-term breeding objectives and product specifications.\r\nDevelop and align product trial plans with breeders and regional product development teams based upon market knowledge and objectives. Assess trial results to determine product performance and life cycle.\r\nManage new product introductions in accordance with the strengths and weaknesses of existing product range, market potential, and competition pressure.\r\nCreate and maintain working relations with local internal and external product development resources in target markets.\r\nAssume technical expertise by providing sales with technical data to support optimal product performance and sales.\r\nManage new seed product form development and introduction in collaboration with Seed Technology, Research, and Sales.\r\nManage the seed quantity needs for varieties under development, through collaborative efforts with Sales Managers in preparation for commercial launch. Work with inventory management teams to effectively and efficiently manage seed availability for varieties at the development stage.\r\nOptimize turnover and margin across the product portfolio by setting new product pricing, aligning supply chain expectations with portfolio sales forecasts while actively monitoring portfolio health and rationalizing products to maintain a strong, profitable pipeline.\r\nMaintain and improve product quality consistency via collaborative efforts between Production, Quality Control, Operations, Inventory Management and Seed Technology.\r\nCoordinate with global business units to align product strategies and maximize portfolio sales.\r\nWhat we expect of you Minimum of a B.S. degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering or Science required.\r\nMinimum of 5 years of professional experience in an agricultural related field or industry.\r\nAbility to travel at least 30% of the time to domestic and international locations\r\nLanguages: English essential, Spanish a plus\r\nThe rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.\r\nCompetitive salary\r\nThis position's range is $83,000 - $133,000\r\nComprehensive Benefits Choices\r\nMedical, Dental, Vision\r\nWork/Life Balance\r\n12 Paid Holidays per year\r\n+1 Floating Holiday per year\r\nPaid shutdown holidays\r\nProgressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours\r\nCompany Covered Benefits\r\nCompany paid Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability\r\nWellness Benefits\r\nFamily EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services\r\nInternal Career Progression\r\nLearning Environment\r\nPromotions from within\r\nPaid Annual Training\r\nTuition Reimbursement\r\nWelcoming Environment\r\nBusiness casual attire; open door policy\r\nFinancial Wellness\r\n401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching Supplemental Employer Contribution Plan\r\nTraditional and Roth (401k) plans options\r\nCompany Profit sharing in December\r\nFamily Benefits\r\nMaternity and Paternity paid time off\r\nLow family medical deductibles\r\nFamily Planning Resources\r\nWe are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world's food supply and support the farmers that grow them.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-08T01:59:42.028Z","dateModified":"2026-08-08T01:59:42.028Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Socket","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Davis","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"5b5052aa95919384b29e7bd4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5b5052aa95919384b29e7bd4"}}