BECK'S SUPERIOR HYBRIDS,
INC., Atlanta, Indiana
Job Description of Soybean and Wheat Product Development Manager
Research Department
Reports to the Director of Research and Research Operations Manager |
A. Purpose and Scope
This position evaluates wheat and soybean products and recommends the best products to introduce into Beck’s portfolio for sales to the customer.
B. Responsibilities
- Evaluate wheat and soybean products throughout the growing season on many agronomic characteristics
- Evaluate replicated and strip tests conducted by Beck's Hybrids as well as originator plots and genetic supplier plots
- Evaluate data from all sources to investigate the best products for release to customers
- Attend genetic supplier field days and interact with suppliers as needed
- Perform other related duties as may be required by the Director of Research and Research Operations Manager
C. Job
Requirements
- Education and Training
- Bachelor of Science Degree in an agricultural related field
- Technical Knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Possess strong agronomic skills
- Possess positive attitude
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, work as a team member, and proceed with objectives without supervision
- Basic computer and current software skills
- Experience
- Five (5) or more years experience with product evaluation, selection and promotion