International Market Development Representative
Bayer
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Based at the De Ruiter Experience Center in Bleiswijk Netherlands, the International Market Development Representative drives global market development for the De Ruiter high-tech greenhouse portfolio in tomato, pepper, cucumber and strawberry.
The role coordinates international trial plans across EMEA, Asia and AMPAC, connects market insights with portfolio strategy, and accelerates portfolio adoption through collaboration with customer-facing teams, Portfolio, R&D and leading high-tech growers
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science or related field.
- 5–10 years in a high-tech greenhouse or customer-facing role.
- Strong knowledge of grower economics, trial design and portfolio adoption.
- Global project leadership and cross-regional collaboration experience.
- Fluent in Dutch and English; other languages an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted portfolio and crop expert for customer-facing teams.
- Lead international market-development trial plans across EMEA, Asia and AMPAC.
- Drive strategic market-extension plans for new variety launches.
- Connect insights to strengthen portfolio positioning and future innovation.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange and scale successful approaches globally.
- Leverage the De Ruiter Experience Center for hosting visitors and partnerships.
- Build strong relationships with growers, influencers and internal stakeholders.
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At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
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Based at the De Ruiter Experience Center in Bleiswijk Netherlands, the International Market Development Representative drives global market development for the De Ruiter high-tech greenhouse portfolio in tomato, pepper, cucumber and strawberry. The role coordinates international trial plans across EMEA, Asia and AMPAC, connects market insights with portfolio strategy, and accelerates portfolio adoption through collaboration with customer-facing teams, Portfolio, R&D and leading high-tech growers worldwide.
The position is part of the De Ruiter Experience Center team and requires fulltime on-site presence based on business needs and the applicable workplace arrangement.
- Act as a trusted portfolio and crop expert for customer-facing teams and a targeted network of leading high-tech growers worldwide.
- Lead and coordinate international market-development trial plans across EMEA, Asia and AMPAC, from design and execution through evaluation, learning capture and follow-up, in close collaboration with customer-facing teams.
- Drive strategic market-extension plans for new variety launches across regions, accelerating portfolio adoption and commercial impact.
- Connect global market insights, customer feedback and trial results to strengthen portfolio positioning and support future innovation within the De Ruiter high-tech greenhouse portfolio.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange across regions by transferring technical insights, trial learnings and best practices, and scaling successful approaches globally.
- Leverage the De Ruiter Experience Center as a global platform for hosting visitors, customer engagement, technical knowledge sharing and strategic partnership development.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with leading growers, industry influencers and key internal stakeholders across Portfolio, R&D, Regional Business Units and customer-facing teams.
Creating value to, on and beyond the farm by offering tailored solutions, that’s what we do. At Bayer Vegetable Seeds, we are dedicated to developing new vegetable seed varieties that growers around the world can cultivate. By combining our passion and in-depth knowledge, we strive for crop optimization and innovation for the benefit of farmers, consumers and our planet. From glasshouses to open fields, we join our forces with science and mother nature to advance health and nutrition. Do you want to join this team as well?
- Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, Crop Science, or a related discipline preferred; substantial relevant experience may also be considered.
- 5-10 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in a high-tech greenhouse environment and a customer-facing role.
- Demonstrated expertise in high-tech horticulture, seeds, crop production, agronomy, or portfolio development.
- Strong commercial understanding of grower economics, trial design, variety positioning, and the market drivers of portfolio adoption.
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-regional initiatives and translate market insights into business impact.
- Strong customer focus, technical credibility, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and drive adoption among growers and key stakeholders.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and geographies in a global matrix organization.
- Strategic thinker with a global mindset, cultural agility, and a continuous learning orientation.
- Demonstrated ownership, prioritization, and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
- Strong communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are an advantage.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally multiple times per year across EMEA, Asia, and AMPAC, and to collaborate effectively across time zones.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable international travel requirements.
- Based in the Netherlands, preferably in the Rotterdam area.
As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Bayer employees benefit from great employment conditions, such as:
- A gross monthly salary between € 6.000 and € 7.500 based on a 38-hour workweek, depending on your education and work experience
- An additional 8,33% holiday allowance and a bonus (based on company results)
- 25 days of leave, with the option of buying a maximum of 10 additional days
- A solid retirement plan and bicycle lease plan
- An inspiring working environment with professional and committed colleagues
- A successful innovative organization with international career possibilities
- Challenges and possibilities to learn and to develop
- At Bayer, we value your well-being. We offer support via our employee assistance program and provide various tools and initiatives to enhance your well-being
Be innovative, be Bayer. We shape the future of everyday health, patient care and agriculture. Together, we can advance health and nutrition for all. Guided by our purpose ‘science for a better life’, rooted in our DSO approach and steered by the organization’s strategy, we reach for our ambitious vision. Help bring this vision to life: ‘Health for all, hunger for none’.
Do you have a question or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Heidi Kroon, Sr. Talent Advisor, via heidi.kroon.ext@bayer.com
Please note that relocation costs are not covered for this role. Candidates applying from outside the Netherlands are welcome to apply but are expected to independently arrange and finance their relocation to the Netherlands. Bayer can provide immigration support where required for legal compliance.
What can you expect? What can you expect after applying? The recruitment process consists of a phone screening and two interview rounds.
We do not accept any unsolicited applications via agencies.
Do you want to work in a place where you can be just YOU?
Your unique personality, background and talents help build a strong, diverse and inclusive Bayer.
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