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Crop Specialist (Melon)

On-site in Cartagena·Added 1 month ago

Rijk Zwaan

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Work mode: On-site, Cartagena
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Client Management

Requirements

What we're looking for

You have an entrepreneurial attitude, you are a team worker and able to maintain the contacts in our international organization. You are willing to travel along the country. You are pro-active, take initiatives easily and you have a commercial and client-focused approach. You are strong at negotiating and always keep track of the latest developments in the horticultural industry. You are fluent in speaking and English.

A completed bachelor degree in the field of horticulture or agriculture
At least 5 years' relevant work experience in the vegetable seed industry

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Besides an enjoyable job involving contact with colleagues from various different departments and countries, we're happy to offer you:

A permanent contract from the start
Various training courses and opportunities through our very own Rijk Zwaan Academy!
A dynamic environment
Freedom to take initiative and work on your own development

The role

Do you like to be the linking pin between the Spanish vegetable market and our breeding programs? Do you have experience is horticultural sales? If so, apply for this vacancy for Crop Specialist. This position can be filled either in Murcia, Valencia or North Almería

What you'll do

Bring together all the market information and product information - that's what you do on a day-to-day basis. You are the link connecting the international melon market, our breeding programme and our global crop organization. You work in close collaboration with colleagues all over the world and you play an important role in deciding on the launch of new varieties as well as in formulating the future product development strategy. You maintain and intensify contact with customers and the market. In addition, you visit trial fields to gain market information and product information and you identify opportunities that can lead to new product development activities. Together with colleagues within your team, you advise the management on the future of melon within Rijk Zwaan.

Also you have Client Management responsabilities. You are an important link between the customers and the crop organization. You will have the opportunity to develop as a commercial role in direct contact with customers: taking information, consulting, selling and monitoring of varieties, also building an extensive knowledge of the technical characteristics to give satisfactory answers both agronomic and commercial to our customers.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Crop Specialist that will lead key accounts management and projects execution at the country level. The Crop specialist will also interact internationally with a broader team of crop specialists to develop market solutions under the crop strategy.

About Rijk Zwaan

Rijk Zwaan is a global vegetable breeding company headquartered in De Lier, Netherlands. It specializes in developing high-quality vegetable varieties through extensive research and development, operating in over 100 countries. The company is known for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovation in crop breeding.

Industry: Agriculture & Biotechnology
Founded: 1924
Employees: 3,500
Headquarters: De Lier, Netherlands
In Spain: Almería, El Ejido, Cartagena
Website: rijkzwaan.es

Good to know if you are moving

Rijk Zwaan has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and research stations in Almería, El Ejido, and Cartagena, offering roles in crop maintenance, breeding, and applied laboratory management.
The company offers internships and scholarships (RZ Nuevos Talentos) in Spain, providing opportunities for international students and young professionals in agricultural research.
Spanish job postings are available in both Spanish and English, indicating a welcoming environment for international applicants.
The company emphasizes field-based work and outdoor research, which may appeal to professionals who enjoy hands-on agricultural work.
Rijk Zwaan is a global company with a strong local presence in Spain, making it a viable option for international professionals seeking to relocate to the Almería or Murcia regions.

In their own words

About the company & team

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 vegetable varieties and sell their seeds to growers all over the world. From our position we can and want to contribute to the world's food supply.

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