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As Crop Coordinator, you bring together all market and product information. You are the linking pin between the international and local Squash and Pumpkin market, our breeding programs, and our Strategic Crop Team. You work in close collaboration with colleagues in the global market and play an important role in the portfolio management and our product development strategy. In summary, you are responsible for :
* The commercial introduction and trial plan per market segment, including the sales objectives and forecasts of commercial and pre-commercial varieties.
* Actively obtaining market and product information – together with a strong network of crop specialists – that contributes to the commercial strategy and breeding policies.
* Identifying opportunities that can lead to new product development activities.
* Advising the Strategic Crop Team on current activities and future strategies.
* Locally managing some key accounts in squash and pumpkin.
* Leading special local projects that deliver value through the whole value chain in which you are the link to the crop and local organization.
Your Contribution
You are a real team worker, able to connect and stimulate people, and have vision and the ability to formulate a crop strategy. Your effective interpersonal skills help you succeed in gaining other people's support. We are seeking a proactive collaborator who likes to get things done. You have sharp analytical skills and enjoy taking a pragmatic approach to tackling challenges. Moreover, you have a commercial mindset and are market-oriented. Frequent business trips are not a problem for you, and, needless to say, you are fluent in English (other foreign languages are an advantage). In addition, we can find the following on your resume :
* A completed master's degree in the field of Agriculture, for example, Horticulture or Biology.
* At least 5 years of relevant work experience in sales, horticulture, and product management.
* Knowledge of and experience with vegetable production and fruit crops.
What can you expect from us?
As Crop Coordinator Squash And Pumpkin, you will mainly work with colleagues from different departments. Besides an enjoyable job in a dynamic international work environment in which you are given freedom to take initiative and work on your own development, we are happy to offer you :
* A permanent contract from the start.
* Market-based salary based on job level and experience.
* Various training courses and opportunities through our own Rijk Zwaan Academy.
* Foreign business trips in line with your role.
Interested? Do you recognize yourself and would you like to start as soon as possible? Click on 'Apply now' to apply directly. You can address your application to Pieter Joosse (HR advisor). As your application will be reviewed carefully by several colleagues, you will hear from us within two weeks. An assessment will be part of the procedure.
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