Food Chain Manager – East Coast Region

Sakata Seed America, Inc.

Manage branded business products within the East Coast region. Collaborate on market growth and local partnerships.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeNew York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retail dynamics, agronomic knowledge, and effective communication in both local and English languages. Capable of managing partnerships and projects while adapting to diverse cultural interactions and time constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail KnowledgeAgronomic KnowledgeCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Retail AnalysisMarket ReportingBusiness DevelopmentInnovation StrategiesSupply Chain Management

Soft Skills

People SkillsEmotional StabilityAdaptabilityClear CommunicationCultural Sensitivity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Licensee ManagementGrower CoordinationMarket TrendsLocal PartnershipsFood Chain Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Liaising and coordinating between licensees/growers and retailers and marketing agency.
Identifying and establishing local partners such as licensees and growers.
Reporting on key local market conditions and retailer information.
Leading and participating in food chain projects.
Collaborating with Brand Manager and local marketing agency on new markets.
Updating key licensee activity regularly.
Managing launch of new items in retailers.
Reporting sales, market, and retailer trends.
Assisting with business development and innovation strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Detailed knowledge of retail and scape and main players and supply routes.
Good level of agronomic knowledge.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
Good command of local language and English language.
People skills, communication – written and verbal.
Negotiation skills, ability to make subjective decisions.
Ability to interact with people from all cultures.
Ability to work under strict time constraints.
Strong character traits including emotional stability and adaptability.
Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Philanthropic Giving Program
Disability Insurance (plans vary by location)
Financial Benefits 401(k) Program + Company Match
Profit Sharing Program (via 401(k))
Holiday Bonus
Performance Incentive Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement
529 College‑Savings Plan
Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Time Off & Flexibility
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
15 Paid Company Holidays
2 Floating Holidays
Birthday Off