Job Description:
Providing the world with healthy, flavorful and affordable vegetables is an important challenge, and Nunhems genetics play an increasing role in this mission. As Nunhems continues to expand globally and advance technologically, there are attractive career opportunities for those who choose to work with us.
Nunhems is currently seeking a Produce Business Development Specialist for our Salinas, CA location.
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
- Develop/identify market opportunities where pull-through opportunities can be executed within the produce chain to leverage Nunhems’ vegetable seed genetics
- Establish/maintain long-term relationships within the produce industry that will provide partnership and collaborative opportunities between Nunhems and major value chain participants.
- Monitor/report produce industry/consumption trends and serve as company liaison to the produce industry; assure Nunhems crop teams are aware of market opportunities.
Education:
A degree in Marketing/Business Development is required.
Skills:
- Successful, advanced project management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to lead through influence and not authority.
- Language: fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.
Qualifications:
5 to 7 yearsof experience in a produce chain channel/category management & ability to network/build contacts within the industry.
