Seasonal Product Dev Specialist Seedway, LLC Yuma, AZ
Job Summary
SEEDWAY LLC is headquartered in Hall New York and currently employs 280 employees (including seasonal workers) nationwide. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK system an agricultural subsidiary serving more than 100000 customers across North America Canada and Mexico. SEEDWAY LLC is a full-line seed company providing high quality high-performing farm seed products as well as lawn and turf products throughout Pennsylvania New York New England states Florida and South Carolina. We offer a leading line of vegetable seed for growers in the United States and Eastern Canada.
Desert Southwest Region (Yuma AZ & Imperial Valley CA) Seasonal Position Mid-August through January
Grow Your Career with Seedway
Are you passionate about agriculture innovation and helping growers succeed Seedway is seeking a motivated and results-driven Seasonal Product Development Specialist to support our Desert Southwest Vegetable Sales team during the peak growing season.
What Youll Do
As a Seasonal Product Development Specialist you will play a key role in advancing Seedways product development efforts throughout the Desert Southwest region.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Seedway sales teams product managers and supplier representatives to execute a comprehensive product development program.
- Assist in planning and implementing product evaluation strategies including forecasting trial placement product testing and new product introductions.
- Collect analyze and communicate trial results to Seedway sales teams product managers suppliers and customers in a timely and professional manner.
- Travel throughout key vegetable production regions including Yuma Arizona; Imperial Valley and Coachella Valley California; and other approved locations.
- Identify opportunities to expand Seedways market presence and support business growth initiatives.
- Stay informed on industry trends customer needs and emerging agricultural technologies.
What Were Looking For
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Agriculture Agribusiness Marketing Business or a related field or currently pursuing a degree in one of these disciplines or equivalent experience.
- Students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related programs are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Strong leadership initiative and problem-solving skills wiith excellent communication.
- Knowledge of agricultural practices and the vegetable production industry preferred.
Work Environment & Travel
- Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record required.
- Ability to travel independently including overnight travel throughout Arizona California and New Mexico.
- Willingness to work extended and flexible hours during seasonal peak periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and spending significant time driving throughout the territory.
Why Join Seedway
At Seedway youll gain firsthand experience working with industry-leading products innovative growers and experienced agricultural professionals. This seasonal opportunity provides meaningful field experience professional networking opportunities and exposure to the latest developments in vegetable seed technologyall while contributing to the success of growers across the Desert Southwest.
Join us and help shape the future of vegetable production.
Required Experience:
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About Company
GROWMARK is a trusted co-op, providing services in agronomy, commercial construction, energy, electronic payment systems, grain, tank and truck, warehouse and logistics. GROWMARK provides an exceptional experience.