[Hiring] Product Developer @SAKATA Vegetables Europe S.A.S.

Role Description

Are you passionate about horticulture and to be in the fields? You have experience in managing vegetable trials in Kazakhstan? You like to evaluate varieties and identify the right one for the market? Keen to learn more about the Product Developer position we have available?

As a member of the Central Asia Sales team, you will actively participate in defining and developing our product portfolio in Kazakhstan area.

What will you do?

• Manage trials:
  • Plan, organize, monitor and assess all trial activities and processes pre-commercial and commercial varieties with external partners.
  • Manage the evaluation and development of new varieties, positioning our varieties in the right slot and segment.
  • Investigate and test new material for Sakata research department.
  • Develop trial network for your area and your crops.
• Know the market:
  • Write reports on trial activities and market trends.
  • Record and analyze data, to stay updated on local market trends and requirements.
• Supporting activities:
  • Support Sakata in the running of field days and exhibitions.
  • Provide accurate technical advice to Sakata sales team, business partners and growers in terms of variety of features, benefits and positioning.

Qualifications

• Degree in agronomy or horticulture.
• Previous experience in agricultural sector, especially crop management.
• Understanding of growers’ needs and constraints.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel and visit trials at customers in the defined area of responsibility.
• Enjoy working in a diverse set of crops no matter the weather conditions.
• Highly disciplined professional with excellent organisational and planning skills.
• High level of autonomy and flexibility.
• Proficiency in Kazakh, Russian, and English.
• Ability to handle Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and other digital tools.

Company Description

You will be part of Sakata Vegetables EMEA team, part of the international Sakata Group. What makes Sakata different is that while being a key international player in the seed business, the company keeps a family spirit.

• It’s a people-oriented company where it is easy to communicate at all levels.
• You will work closely with your colleagues and customers and will never be far from the fields.
• As a result of its Japanese origins, you'll be working for a stable company with an emphasis on long-term.

Next Steps

• Apply before Thursday 19/11/2026.
• First interview with Sherzod (your future Manager).
• Final interview with Waleed (Managing Director) and Charlotte (HR Business Partner).