Product Manager, Watermelon, Melon & Squash

Product Manager, Watermelon, Melon & Squash Location: United States (East or West Coast preferred) Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Reports To: Regional Product ManagerAbout the Role As a Product Manager for Watermelon, Melon & Squash, you play a key role in driving Enza Zaden's commercial success across the region. You will be responsible for maximizing market share and gross margin, shaping the strategic direction of the crop segments, and ensuring strong execution of regional market plans. This role requires a blend of market insight, product expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver a competitive and profitable product portfolio.Key Responsibilities Maximize market share and gross margin by optimizing variety positioning in close collaboration with the Portfolio Manager and Sales teams.Analyze regional sales and forecasts; align with Subsidiary Sales Managers and Global Portfolio Managers to ensure a consistent strategic assortment.Co-create strategic market plans and detailed crop segment strategies (conventional and organic).Provide insights and feedback to Breeders regarding customer needs, product concepts, and product-market combinations.Develop and maintain strategic product models per crop or crop type, incorporating key traits and relevant market intelligence.Customer & Market EngagementParticipate in customer planning and deliver technical product information to key accounts and stakeholders.Maintain close contact with customers, associations, and advisors to capture market needs and emerging trends.Product Advancement & AllocationLead proposals for variety advancement (EX, CI, CP, CD) within CAP.Make decisions on seed allocation for new and existing varieties, aligned with Global Portfolio Managers.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork with Regional Sales Directors and Global Portfolio Managers to harmonize product offerings and customer packages.Collaborate with Product Developers, Portfolio Management, Sales, and Marketing to ensure alignment between product strategy and regional execution.Internal & External RelationshipsInternal:Product Developers collaborate on data, product positioning, and strategyPortfolio Management translate global crop strategy into regional plansSales Team convert regional strategy into local action plansMarketing gather market data and support execution of marketing plansExternal:Customers & Industry Stakeholders maintain regular contact, understand needs, and support customer plansRequired Qualifications Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree (HBO or higher professional level) preferred7 + years of relevant experience in agriculture, product management, or a related fieldSkills & CompetenciesStrong agricultural backgroundExcellent analytical and communication skillsDemonstrated collaboration and cross-functional teamwork skillsAbility to travel frequently within the Americas.Working Conditions Frequent domestic and regional business travel required, approximately 40%.Must meet eligibility requirements under the company's driver insurance policy.Critical and complex crops and markets, requiring a high level of client relationship skills to maintain competitive positioning.Accounts are typically highly challenging, complex, and diverse customers who require ongoing client relationship support.High complexity of the market in terms of product, customer requirements, and cultural differences.Works together with all Enza Zaden subsidiaries in the region to support aligned market strategy and execution.Compensation & Benefits Estimated starting salary: $135,000 $160,000 (based on skills, experience, and location)Eligibility for annual bonus planComprehensive benefits package including:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurance and disability coverage401(k) with employer matchPaid personal time off and paid volunteer time offMonthly fitness reimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)About Enza Zaden Enza Zaden is a global vegetable breeding company dedicated to providing access to healthy, diverse vegetables worldwide. With more than 3,000 passionate colleagues, we work together to create the vegetables of tomorrow. Join us and help shape the future of global food availability.Equal Employment Opportunity Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer.