Agronomist AGH Solanaceae

Syngenta Seeds; Maasland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Maasland, Netherlands, seeks an Agronomist Active Greenhouse to turn technical knowledge into practical advice on greenhouse setup and crop management for our Solanaceae portfolio, including tomato and pepper varieties. This marketing-oriented role focuses on Northwest Europe within the EAME region and requires an international, customer-facing mindset.

You will translate technical insights into actionable recommendations, work closely with growers and Sales & Marketing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy or a related field.
• Experience in an Active Greenhouse environment or related horticultural role.
• Understanding of horticultural market, grower needs and commercial dynamics.
• Knowledge of crop management, plant physiology and greenhouse effects on crops.
• Experience with climate-control, irrigation or hydroponics and crop-management tech.
• Ability to translate technical knowledge into practical protocols for customers.
• Customer-oriented, commercially minded with strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across EAME.

Responsibilities

• Developing, adapting and advising on crop-management protocols for customers in Active Greenhouse environments.
• Providing practical, technically sound guidance on greenhouse setup and cultivation.
• Collaborating with growers, sales and marketing across EAME, especially Northwest Europe.
• Translating grower feedback and market insights into clear variety-positioning and solutions.
• Supporting customer visits, demonstrations, technical events and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Agronomy

Horticulture

Greenhouse management

Crop physiology

Climate-control systems

Irrigation

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy or related field

Tools

Climate-control systems

Irrigation systems

Hydroponics

Job description

Syngenta is a leading developer and producer of seeds. We bring farmers stronger, more vigorous, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity's most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Job Description

Type: Permanent, Fulltime (38 hours per week)
Department: Commercial
Location: Maasland

Are you an agronomy professional who enjoys helping growers achieve the best possible results with our varieties? As an Agronomist Active Greenhouse (AGH), you translate technical knowledge into practical, customer-focused advice on greenhouse set-up and crop management for our Solanaceae portfolio, including tomato and pepper varieties. This is a marketing oriented role with impact across the EAME region, with a focus on Northwest Europe. It is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional who already understands the market and wants to grow further in an international, customer-facing role.

The Challenge

As Agronomist - AGH, you will help customers and our marketing and sales teams make the most of Active Greenhouse concepts. Your focus is on translating technical knowledge, crop insights and market needs into practical recommendations that customers can apply in their own greenhouse operations.

You will work closely with growers and our marketing and sales colleagues to advise on how Active Greenhouse environments can be set up and managed to support the performance of our seed varieties. You will develop and adapt protocols, share best practices and strengthen the technical value we bring to customers across EAME, with a strong focus on Northwest Europe.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Developing, adapting and advising on crop-management protocols for customers working with our seed varieties in Active Greenhouse environments.
• Providing practical, technically sound and commercially relevant guidance on greenhouse set-up, cultivation strategies and crop management.
• Working closely with growers, customers, sales and marketing teams across EAME, particularly in Northwest Europe.
• Translating grower feedback, market developments and technical insights into clear variety-positioning recommendations and customer solutions.
• Supporting customer visits, demonstrations, technical events, presentations and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Qualifications

Your profile:

To be successful in this role, you have

• A bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy or a related field.
• Relevant experience in an Active Greenhouse environment, greenhouse crop management or a comparable technical-commercial horticultural role.
• A good understanding of the horticultural market, grower needs and commercial dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of crop management, plant physiology and how greenhouse conditions affect crop performance.
• Experience with climate-control systems, irrigation or hydroponics, and crop-management technologies.
• The ability to translate technical knowledge into clear, practical protocols and recommendations for customers.
• A customer-oriented and commercially minded approach, supported by strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to work effectively with growers, customers and internal stakeholders across EAME.