Product Development Specialist North-West Italy

Overview

Product Development Specialist – full-time vacancy in a dynamic and international company. The role focuses on bringing the full range of Rijk Zwaan varieties to life on the market with a special focus on the central regions of Italy, engaging directly with growers, and setting up impactful commercial trials.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen existing market presence and unlock new opportunities by engaging directly with growers and by setting up commercial trials.
• Connect with key partners to demonstrate the added value of Rijk Zwaan varieties in your area.
• Contribute to product development and demand generation; support local marketing initiatives to ensure successful market introduction.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to launch new varieties and help bring innovation from the field to the market.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and background in vegetable production with knowledge of the market crops.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in sales/promotion within the horticulture business.
• Based between Piacenza and Alessandria.
• Excellent communication and teamwork, strong initiative, commercial mindset, and a client focus. Ready to travel extensively within the assigned area.
• Fluent in both spoken and written Italian and English.

What we offer

• A permanent contract from the start
• Market-based salary based on job level and experience
• Entrepreneurial work environment and opportunities to develop your skills

Italy has one of the biggest vegetable seed markets in Europe. Rijk Zwaan Italia, based in Bologna with about 50 people and four trial stations located in different climate zones, is a growing company active on the market.

Rijk Zwaan is an international family company with a people-oriented culture. We develop vegetable varieties and sell seeds globally to growers and other chain partners, contributing to healthy growth in the world food supply. The company employs over 4,000 people in more than 30 countries, with opportunities for employees to use their own initiative and reach their full potential.