Tomato Crop Coordinator: Global Breeding & Market Lead

Rijk Zwaan; De Lier; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rijk Zwaan Fit

Rijk Zwaan Academy training

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Rijk Zwaan, based in De Lier, Netherlands, is seeking a Crop Coordinator Tomato to coordinate product development for the tomato breeding programmes focusing on high-tech greenhouse horticulture worldwide.

You will translate market information into breeding strategies, lead cross-functional collaboration with breeding, production, supply and client managers, and travel internationally to support commercial success.

Qualifications

• A completed WO degree in Plant Sciences, Agricultural Business Administration or similar.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in tomato or another vegetable crop.
• Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Translating market information into concrete strategies for breeding projects focused on high-tech markets.
• Coordinate the introduction, positioning and sales support of new varieties in close cooperation with local crop specialists.
• Lead focus groups and act as knowledge centre on our high-tech tomato portfolio.
• Maintain close contacts with strategic customers and contribute to customer-oriented solutions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as breeding, production & supply, crop support, and client managers.

Skills

Horticulture interest

Communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Commercial thinking

Customer-focused

Travel willingness

English proficiency

Education

WO degree in Plant Sciences / Agricultural Business Administration

Job description

Rijk Zwaan, based in De Lier, Netherlands, is seeking a Crop Coordinator Tomato to coordinate product development for the tomato breeding programmes focusing on high-tech greenhouse horticulture worldwide.

You will translate market information into breeding strategies, lead cross-functional collaboration with breeding, production, supply and client managers, and travel internationally to support commercial success.