Area Assistant Manager(Product Development)

Key Responsibilities:

1.Product Evaluation & Trials

• Plan, establish, and manage multilocation trials (MLTs), adaptive trials, and demo plots for new hybrids/varieties.
• Ensure timely sowing, plot maintenance, data collection, and trial documentation.
• Evaluate agronomic performance, disease tolerance, quality parameters, and yield across locations.
• Maintain accurate trial records, GPS data, and photographs.

2. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Compile, analyze, and interpret field performance data.
• Prepare periodic performance reports for the product development and breeding teams.
• Provide clear recommendations on product advancement, modification, or discontinuation.

3. Market Intelligence & Product Fit

• Conduct competitor product assessments in the field.
• Identify regional agro-climatic zones suitable for newly developed products.
• Provide insights on farmer preferences, cropping systems, disease pressures, and market trends.

4. Product Launch Support

• Assist sales and marketing teams during product launch with technical demonstrations and training.
• Prepare technical product dossiers, brochures,comparison sheets, and crop production guidelines.
• Support creation and execution of product positioning strategies.

5. Farmer & Channel Engagement

• Organize field days, farmer meetings, and demo events to showcase product performance.
• Build strong relationships with progressive farmers, dealers, distributors, and influencers.
• Collect feedback on product performance and market needs.

6. Compliance & Quality Monitoring

• Monitor seed quality issues and report field-level complaints.
• Ensure compliance with internal R&D protocols and safety guidelines.

7. Coordination & Teamwork

• Work closely with breeding, agronomy, QA, sales, and marketing teams.
• Provide technical support and training to sales staff and field partners.
• Represent the organization at industry events, agri exhibitions, and field visits when required.

Education, Skills, and Work Experience Requirements:

Educational Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant Breeding

Relevant Work Experience: 4-9 years of experience in seed product development.

Skills:

• Strong agronomic knowledge and field management skills.
• Data Analysis & Decision-Making Tools.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

Personal attributes

• Must enjoy Travelling
• Very meticulous and methodical .
• Pleasing Personality , energetic and smiling
• Helpful attitude
• Hands on
• Good in follow-up
• Good interpersonal relationship / Collaboration nature
• Go Get attitude

Perks and benefits

Provident Fund, Mediclaim Insurance, Gratuity, Mobile Bill Reimbursement, Travelling Allowance, Food Allowance, Lodging Allowance.