Product Development Specialist Northeast Region USA

Your job at Rijk Zwaan.

The Product Development Specialist is responsible for developing Rijk Zwaan seed business in the Northeast 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 product introductions and commercial sales activities for the Rijk Zwaan open field product line in the Northeast USA (New York, Pennsylvania, Maine).

Your Contribution. 

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

• BS, or higher in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in agriculture, seed business, production, or related field.
• Strong technical knowledge in regional vegetable crop production practices
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to develop good long-term industry relationships
• Team oriented
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Remote Based with Travel within the Northeastern USA required

What can you expect from us?

As Product Development Specialist, you will be part of the North America team responsible for 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, FSA, Employer Funded 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 fruit and 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 3,900 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 fruit and vegetables. We continuously strive to work together towards a healthy future.