Crop Coordinator Brassica Americas

Quintall; De Lier; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Introduction program

Development interviews

Rijk Zwaan Fit

Preventive medical examination

Job summary

Rijk Zwaan, an international family business, seeks a Crop Coordinator Brassicas to bridge international and local teams, translating market insights into strategy and coordinating trials and commercial plans. The role requires a completed master's in agriculture and 5+ years in sales, horticulture, or product management.

You will be based in The Netherlands, travel internationally, and advise the Strategic Crop Team with a strong commercial mindset and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Completed master's degree in agriculture (e.g., Horticulture or Biology).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in sales, horticulture and/or product management.
• Solid knowledge of vegetable crops.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate commercial introduction and trial plans per market segment with sales objectives and forecasts.
• Gather market and product insights with a network of crop specialists to inform commercial strategies.
• Identify opportunities for new product development.
• Advise the Strategic Crop Team on current activities and future directions.
• Act as client manager for key Brassica accounts locally.
• Lead special local projects that connect crop and local organizations.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Commercial mindset

Market insights

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in agriculture

Job description

Crop Coordinator Brassica Americas Submitted by rijkzwaan career on Thu, 08/27/2026 - 08:00 Your job at Rijk Zwaan!As Crop Coordinator, you are the central link between the international and local crop organization, breeding programs and the Strategic Crop Team. You combine market insights with product knowledge and translate them into clear strategies. Working closely with colleagues worldwide, you play a key role in portfolio management and product development for the Americas.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Developing and coordinating the commercial introduction and trial plans per market segment, including sales objectives and forecasts for commercial and pre-commercial varieties
• Actively gathering market and product insights together with a strong network of crop specialists, contributing to commercial strategies and breeding policies
• Identifying opportunities for new product development
• Advising the Strategic Crop Team on current activities and future directions
• Acting locally as client manager for key Brassica accounts
• Leading special local projects that add value across the entire value chain, connecting crop and local organizations

Where will you be working?

Rijk Zwaan is an international family business with a people-oriented corporate culture. Rijk Zwaan is at the beginning of the food chain. We develop fruit and vegetable varieties and sell seeds to growers and other chain partners worldwide. In doing so, we make an important contribution to the global food supply. You will need to be based in The Netherlands.

Your contribution

You are a true team player who knows how to connect and inspire people. With a clear vision and strong communication skills, you can shape and drive crop strategies. You are proactive, analytical and pragmatic, with a strong commercial and market-oriented mindset. International travel energizes you, and you communicate fluently in English (Speaking Spanish is a plus).

On your résumé we find:

• A completed master's degree in agriculture, such as Horticulture or Biology
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in sales, horticulture and/or product management
• Solid knowledge of vegetable crops

What can you expect from us?

As Crop Co-ordinator Brassicas, you will work closely with colleagues from various disciplines in a dynamic international environment. We encourage initiative and personal development and offer:

• A permanent contract from day one
• A competitive, market-based salary aligned with your experience
• An extensive onboarding program
• Continuous learning opportunities via the Rijk Zwaan Academy
• International business travel in line with your role

Additional benefits and opportunities

At Rijk Zwaan, it's not just about good working conditions, but also about your growth, health, and enjoyment at work. This is reflected in, among other things:

• The 'Rondjes Rijk Zwaan' introduction program, getting to know our culture, departments, and history.
• Development interviews instead of appraisal interviews.
• Rijk Zwaan Fit, sports groups such as running and boot camp, and a discount on your gym membership.
• Preventive medical examination without obligation.

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