Crop Coordinator Brassica Americas
Key Skills
Job Description
Marketing & Sales Master Lead crop strategy and portfolio management across North, Central and South America. As Crop Coordinator, you connect markets, products and people in an international horticultural setting where your impact is visible and valued. Based in The Netherlands. Your job at Rijk Zwaan! As Crop Coordinator, you are the central link between the international and local crop organization, breeding programs and the Strategic Crop Team. You combine market insights with product knowledge and translate them into clear strategies. Working closely with colleagues worldwide, you play a key role in portfolio management and product development for the Americas. Your main responsibilities include: Developing and coordinating the commercial introduction and trial plans per market segment, including sales objectives and forecasts for commercial and pre-commercial varieties Actively gathering market and product insights together with a strong network of crop specialists, contributing to commercial strategies and breeding policies Identifying opportunities for new product development Advising the Strategic Crop Team on current activities and future directions Acting locally as client manager for key Brassica accounts Leading special local projects that add value across the entire value chain, connecting crop and local organizations Where will you be working? Rijk Zwaan is an international family business with a people-oriented corporate culture. Rijk Zwaan is at the beginning of the food chain. We develop fruit and vegetable varieties and sell seeds to growers and other chain partners worldwide. In doing so, we make an important contribution to the global food supply. You will need to be based in The Netherlands Your contribution You are a true team player who knows how to connect and inspire people. With a clear vision and strong communication skills, you can shape and drive crop strategies. You are proactive, analytical and pragmatic, with a strong commercial and market-oriented mindset. International travel energizes you, and you communicate fluently in English (Speaking Spanish is a plus). On your résumé we find: A completed master’s degree in agriculture, such as Horticulture or Biology At least 5 years of relevant experience in sales, horticulture and/or product management Solid knowledge of vegetable crops What can you expect from us? As Crop Co-ordinator Brassicas, you will work closely with colleagues from various disciplines in a dynamic international environment. We encourage initiative and personal development and offer: A permanent contract from day one A competitive, market-based salary aligned with your experience An extensive onboarding program Continuous learning opportunities via the Rijk Zwaan Academy International business travel in line with your role At Rijk Zwaan, it's not just about good working conditions, but also about your growth, health, and enjoyment at work. This is reflected in, among other things: The ‘Rondjes Rijk Zwaan’ introduction program, getting to know our culture, departments, and history. Development interviews instead of appraisal interviews. Rijk Zwaan Fit, sports groups such as running and boot camp, and a discount on your gym membership. Preventive medical examination without obligation. Read more about Vitasana. If you would like to know more about our terms of employment, please visit our terms of employment page.
Core Responsibilities
Coordinate crop strategy and portfolio management for Brassica products across the Americas, including commercial introductions, trial plans, sales objectives, and forecasts. Gather market and product insights, advise on product development and breeding priorities, manage key local accounts, and lead projects connecting crop and local organizations.
Requirements
A completed master's degree in agriculture, such as horticulture or biology, and at least five years of relevant experience in sales, horticulture, and/or product management are required. Candidates should have solid vegetable crop knowledge, a commercial and market-oriented mindset, strong communication and teamwork skills, and fluent English; Spanish is an advantage.
Benefits
- Permanent Contract From Day One
- Competitive Market-Based Salary
- Onboarding Program
- Continuous Learning Opportunities
- International Business Travel
- Development Interviews
- Sports Groups
- Gym Membership Discount
- Preventive Medical Examination
About Rijk Zwaan
Industry: Food Production
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Rijk Zwaan is a family-owned fruit and vegetable breeding company. We develop improved fruit and vegetable varieties and sell our seeds to vegetable growers all over the world. We tap into the rich diversity nature offers us, and combine it with market knowledge and high-tech research. Rijk Zwaan has 4,400 highly motivated employees in more than 30 different countries. CROP AND RETAIL SPECIALISTS At Rijk Zwaan we treat our customers as partners, which is why we devote a lot of time and effort to sharing knowledge. We have a sizeable network of knowledge and contacts within the global vegetable sector. In addition to our numerous crop specialists, we also have an international chain team who understands retail and sales. This enables us to help retailers and other chain partners to ensure year-round availability of a high-quality product. R&D AT RIJK ZWAAN - WHERE GROUNDBREAKING IDEAS MATTER In order to develop new varieties and supply top-quality seeds, continuous innovation is essential. 40 percent of our colleagues is involved in research and development, and we invest around 30 percent of our annual turnover in R&D. The research departments of Rijk Zwaan use state of the art knowledge and technology to support our breeders in the efficient creation of new varieties. To achieve this goal, we continuously strive to enhance our expertise in basic plant biology, molecular analysis and data analysis. RIJK ZWAAN AS EMPLOYER Rijk Zwaan’s primary objective is to offer employees an enjoyable and long-term job with attractive pay and conditions. In our family-owned company, everyone is given the freedom to demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit. The typical Rijk Zwaan employee demonstrates engagement, loyalty and team spirit. Our continual growth means that we regularly have new vacancies for a wide range of different business processes. For more information, visit: www.rijkzwaancareers.com Vegetables ◊ Seeds ◊ Breeding ◊ Innovation ◊ Research ◊ Jobs