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Product Development Area Manager EMEA North - BASF | Nunhems - Haelen/Nunhem
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Job details
- Location
- Belgium|Netherlands
- Salary
- Not stated
- Experience
- Senior
- Language
- English
- Job type
- Not stated
- Relocation
- Not mentioned
Source: Nunhems, direct from their site.
About the role
At BASF | Nunhems, we create innovative seed varieties and smart solutions for tomorrow’s needs. With over 100 years of breeding experience, we combine genetics, data, and global partnerships to deliver vegetables people love — today and for generations to come. To further develop and grow this ambition we are looking for a [[extTitle]].
What you will do
- A relevant BSc with 10 years, MSc with 8 years, or PhD with 6 years of relevant experience.
- Strong experience in people leadership, coaching and team development.
- Proven ability to translate strategy into action and manage priorities, projects and resources.
- Strong analytical skills and confidence using data and market insights to make decisions.
- Experience working across functions and with stakeholders in a complex, international environment.
- Strong customer and market orientation, combined with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- A high level of English and Dutch; French is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel within the region and internationally.
About the company
You will lead a diverse Product Development and Trialing organization of 14+ colleagues across North EMEA and report to the Head of Product Development EMEA.
Collaboration is at the heart of the role. You will work with Product Development, Trialing, Sales, Marketing, R&D, crop and country teams, as well as customers and growers. Together, you will strengthen the connection between product development, market needs and commercial success.
Your Job
Do you want to lead product development across North EMEA and help turn promising vegetable varieties into successful solutions for growers and customers?
As Product Development Area Manager North EMEA, you lead the Product Development Specialists and Trialing team across Benelux, France, UK/Nordics and DACH. You connect people, market insights and data to strengthen product decisions, accelerate successful variety introductions and create value for customers and the business.
In this role, you will:
- Lead, coach and develop the Product Development and Trialing team, creating an environment of ownership, collaboration and continuous learning.
- Translate crop and business strategies into clear product development priorities and plans for North EMEA.
- Drive effective and innovative trialing, using data, digital solutions and market insights to support strong product decisions.
- Guide teams in developing compelling value propositions and market positioning for new varieties.
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, crop and country teams to strengthen customer engagement and successful product introductions.
- Connect expertise across countries and functions, encouraging knowledge sharing and best-practice exchange.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively, focusing investments on the priorities with the greatest business and customer impact.
- Lead change and continuous improvement across Product Development and Trialing.
Own it
You take responsibility, create clarity and empower others to take ownership. You build relationships based on trust, openness and reliability.
Drive it
You turn ideas and strategies into action. You connect people across teams and countries, embrace change and continuously look for better ways to work.
Excel in it
You combine expertise, data and market understanding to make sound decisions. You set high standards, encourage learning and keep customer and business impact at the center of your work
Interested in this job?
Does this sound like your next step? Let’s grow together.
If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with us, we encourage you to ‘Apply.’
Questions? Our recruitment team is happy to help, reach out via [email protected]
What’s in it for you?
Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. At BASF we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone. That’s why we empower you with the tools, guidance, and opportunities you need to advance and succeed in work and life.
For BASF, diversity is one of the essential keys to business success and the well-being of our employees. We promote an inclusive culture that accepts the diversity of people, experiences, and capabilities. By embracing talents and abilities of all kinds, we aim to boost creativity and motivation and enhance our teams’ performance.
Giving you the support that you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us achieve our ambitions. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
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