OverviewJoin us as Sales Representative & Product Developer in North Italy at Enza Zaden.This is why you want to join us as Sales Representative & Product Developer in North Italy at Enza Zaden.Be part of a dynamic, international team dedicated to sustainable and high-quality agriculture.ResponsibilitiesPlay a key role in expanding sales and introducing innovative vegetable varieties to the market.Work closely with customers, providing technical support and product expertise.Manage customer relationships, optimize sales, and support the introduction of new seed varieties.Managing sales for an assigned group of customers within the subsidiary, developing the market and expanding sales opportunities.Creating and executing customer plans to ensure successful implementation of sales strategies.Building and maintaining strong business relationships with existing and potential customers to drive brand awareness and secure profitable partnerships.Staying up to date on Enza Zaden’s product portfolio and providing reliable technical advice to customers to ensure the successful cultivation and adoption of new varieties.Identifying promising experimental varieties from local screening and collaborating with the breeding teams to support variety selection.Supporting the introduction of new Enza Zaden varieties with technical guidance, clear market positioning, and trial planning, ensuring the optimal supply of trial material.Collecting market and customer data, sharing insights with the market intelligence team, and monitoring market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.You will closely collaborate with internal teams, including Product Management, Breeding, Marketing and Customer Service, to ensure effective market execution. Externally, you will engage with growers, plant raisers, dealers, and purchasing managers to promote and develop Enza Zaden's products.Qualifications & ExperienceWhat You Bring As a Future ColleagueWe are looking for a candidate with:A higher professional education (HBO/Bachelor’s degree) in Agriculture, Business, or a related field.3 to 5 years of experience in sales, product development, or agronomy.Strong relationship management skills and a passion for developing customer partnerships.Knowledge of seed production, cultivation techniques, and market trends.Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.Fluency in English and the local language, both written and spoken.Willingness to travel as required to engage with customers and conduct field trials.What Can You Expect From UsAs a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:Pension Plan (if permanent contract)Meal ticketsLease carLaptop + smartphoneWe aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include:Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth)Tailor-made leadership development programs and global e-learning platformJoin us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden? Click on this link to our website.Get in touchApply now using the application button (no later than [insert deadline date]). You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to:Adele Lamagnahr-emea-it@enzazaden.comGood to knowAn assessment is part of the application process (an OPQ is a personality questionnaire not an assessment).This position cannot be filled on an interim basis.Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics.A security screening is part of the recruitment process.
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