Product Development Specialist – Desert Southwest Region USA

Are you interested in Product Development - providing technical support and evaluating seed variety trials? Do you have experience in Agriculture, the seed business or production? If so, you are the Product Development Specialist we are looking for.

United States , Southwest Region
Research & Breeding
Bachelor | Master | PhD

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Your job at Rijk Zwaan.

The Product Development Specialist is responsible for developing Rijk Zwaan seed business in the Desert (Southwest) Region. Within this role, you are responsible for organizing and following variety trials in consultation with Rijk Zwaan staff, distributors, growers and cooperating companies with a focus on vegetables. In addition, you are also responsible for the introduction and sales of the total Rijk Zwaan open field product development activities for all outdoor varieties in the Southwestern USA. This position will cover Southern California, Central and Southwestern Arizona.

Your Contribution.

We are seeking a Product Development Specialist with the following criteria:

BS, or higher in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field
5 Years Experience in agriculture, seed business or production is a plus.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interest in Ag industry
Ability to develop good long-term industry relationships
Team-oriented
Ability to safely lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs as part of regular job duties.

What can you expect from us?

As Product Development Specialist, you will be part of the North America team responsible for the development of the crop market in North America. Besides an enjoyable job involving contact with colleagues from various different departments and countries, we can offer you:

Various training courses through our very own Rijk Zwaan Academy
The freedom to take initiative and work on your own development
A team-oriented working atmosphere

Excellent Benefits:

Health, Dental and Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), family fitness benefit, and exceptional 401k Matching Program.

Is Rijk Zwaan your new employer?

Rijk Zwaan USA with headquarters in Salinas California is one of the subsidiaries from where we support all commercial related activities in North America.

Rijk Zwaan is an international family company with a people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan is right at the start of the food chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds produced from them globally. We take great pride in contributing to the health and well-being of people all over the world. Rijk Zwaan currently employs over 4,200 people globally in over 30 countries. Our most important focus is the growth for our people: we give you every opportunity to use your own initiative and achieve your full potential. Working with colleagues to produce the best and tastiest vegetables. Reinforcing, helping and inspiring one another. We continuously strive to work together towards a healthy future.

To explore other job opportunities at Rijk Zwaan USA visit www.rijkzwaanusa.com

Are you interested?

Please, click on "Apply" button to upload your resume and cover letter.

You can address your cover letter to Eric Christianson, Sales Manager Rijk Zwaan USA.

Our human resources department will consider your application carefully, which may take some time. You will hear from us as soon as possible.

Assessment testing will be part of the procedure.

Send application status inquiries to HR-USA@rijkzwaan.com

Rijk Zwaan USA starting base salary ranges are determined by location, role, and level and reflect a minimum and maximum target for new hires for this position across all of our US locations. Within the base salary range, an employee’s pay is determined by work location and other factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter or hiring manager can share more about the specific salary range for the position and required work location(s) during the hiring process.