Head of Product and Commercialisation

Since 2012 Winseed International a New Zealand-based global leader in the vegetable seed industry have invested heavily in the Research, Breeding, Product Development, Production and the Marketing of quality vegetable seed to markets around the world with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence and the simple purpose of ‘Creating Better Vegetables’.

Winseed take significant pride in helping to address the growing global demand for healthy, nutritional plant-based food as the world’s population continues to grow.

With significant operations in New Zealand and India and representation around the globe Winseed are investing in both infrastructure and resource to commercialise and leverage their growing range of product to a growing customer base.

Head of Product and Commercialisation is a new role that will lead the strategic direction and manage the full Life Cycle of Product Development, Concept and Commercialisation. As such this role will be the key conduit across Breeding and Research, Sales and Business Development, Supply Chain and Logistics. Reporting to the Managing Director your role will sit in the Executive team with the goal of delivering better vegetable seed varieties that will add real value to health and nutrition around the world.

A strong background in Product Development and Management which evidences success in taking product to market, preferably in the Horticultural / Agricultural sector is a pre-requisite for this role. Given the roles pivotal nature, you will be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to bring understanding to concept that in turn provides a clear picture and path for successful commercialisation of product based on a proven demand. Success will be underpinned by a strategic mind and approach the understands the commercial imperative.

Applications close 6 December 2024.

To be considered you must contact Echelon Group directly as applications through other agencies will not be considered or accepted.

For a confidential enquiry, contact Gerald van Looy

Tel :   03 335 3272

Mob :   021 302 888

Email : [email protected]

Please apply online at echelongroup.co.nz or click on Apply now.