Crop Coordinator Tomato (High Tech)

Rijk Zwaan; De Lier; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good work-life balance

Training opportunities via Rijk Zwaan Academy

Participation in Rijk Zwaan Fit

Job summary

Rijk Zwaan in De Lier seeks a Product Manager Tomato High Tech to lead development strategies for high-tech tomato varieties. Responsibilities include coordinating product introduction and building customer relationships.

The ideal candidate is experienced in product development with at least 5 years in relevant international roles, holds a degree in Plant Sciences or a related field, and possesses strong communication skills. Enjoy a permanent contract and a supportive work environment dedicated to sustainable food supply.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant international work experience, preferably in tomato or another vegetable crop.
• Experience with product development.
• Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product development for tomato breeding programmes.
• Translate market information into strategies for breeding projects focused on high-tech markets.
• Maintain close contacts with strategic customers.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Project management

Strong communication

Networking

Education

WO degree in Plant Sciences or Agricultural Business Administration

Job description

Overview

Shape the global strategy of high‑tech tomato varieties in a dynamic role full of innovation, international cooperation and commercial impact. Collaborate on tomorrow's vegetables at Rijk Zwaan in De Lier.

Responsibilities

As Product Manager Tomato High Tech you are responsible for coordinating the product development for the tomato breeding programmes focusing on high‑tech greenhouse horticulture. Together with your colleagues, you work on commercially successful positioning of new and existing varieties in various markets worldwide. Your tasks include:

• Translating market information into concrete strategies for breeding projects focused on high‑tech markets
• Coordinating the introduction, positioning and sales support of new varieties in close cooperation with local crop specialists
• Leading focus groups and acting as a knowledge centre on our high‑tech tomato portfolio
• Maintaining close contacts with strategic customers and contributing to customer‑oriented solutions
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders such as breeding, production & supply, crop support, and client managers

Qualifications

You have a strong affinity with plants and horticulture. Structure, overview and clear communication come easily to you. You are good at making contacts, building long‑term relationships and using your commitment to motivate others. You work independently, think commercially and customer‑focused, and naturally take the lead in projects. You feel at home in an international environment and like to travel abroad regularly (about once a month). Furthermore you can find the following on your CV:

• A completed WO degree in the direction of Plant Sciences, Agricultural Business Administration or similar
• At least 5 years of relevant international work experience, preferably in tomato or another vegetable crop
• Experience with product development, project management and/or portfolio management
• Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing

Benefits

Besides a working environment in which you get a lot of freedom to undertake, you will work in an international context on a sustainable mission; world food supply. Furthermore, we would like to offer you:

• A permanent contract for 38 hours per week
• A good balance between work and private life
• The possibility to participate in Rijk Zwaan Fit
• Various training opportunities via our Rijk Zwaan Academy

Location

The head office of Rijk Zwaan is in De Lier, near Delft. An international family business with a people‑orientated corporate culture. Rijk Zwaan is at the beginning of the food chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell their seeds to growers all over the world. From our position we can and want to make a contribution to the world's food supply.