Global Open Field Crops Portfolio Lead

Enza Zaden BV

Enkhuizen

Remote

EUR 57,000 - 81,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Gross monthly salary €5,103.90–€7,291.

Annual bonus 10% of salary

25 vacation days

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Remote work allowance

Accommodation support

Job summary

Enza Zaden BV in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands, seeks a Global Portfolio Manager for open field crops to optimize the global product portfolio and connect strategy with data and market insights. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across departments to maximize revenue and profitability while aligning commercial opportunities with product development and availability.

You will translate global crop strategy into action plans for both conventional and organic portfolios and manage product flow,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (HBO or university level) in agriculture, business, marketing or related field.
At least five years of experience in product/portfolio management, marketing, sales or similar role in an international environment.
Agri-/horticultural background with knowledge of plant breeding, seeds, crops, and international markets.

Responsibilities

Optimize the portfolio via Product Lifecycle Management and variety assortment strategies.
Translate global crop strategy into strategic market plans and monitor progress.
Lead multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional improvement projects with Breeding and Marketing & Sales.
Manage product flow, inventory and slow-moving or obsolete varieties; monitor sales plans.
Define positioning, pricing, and global allocation of new and existing varieties.
Oversee variety registration and Plant Breeders’ Rights applications assessment.