Product Development Specialist Center Region Italy

Overview

Bachelor Are you a passionate horticulture specialist who is eager to join a motivated commercial team within a dynamic and international company? If so, apply for this full-time vacancy for Product Development Specialist, based in Roma area.

Responsibilities

• As a Product Development Specialist, bring the full range of Rijk Zwaan varieties to life on the market, with a special focus on the central regions of Italy.
• Strengthen our existing market presence and unlock new opportunities by engaging directly with growers and setting up impactful commercial trials.
• Connect with key partners using your blend of technical expertise, sales insight, and strong communication skills, and demonstrate the added value of Rijk Zwaan varieties in your area.
• Actively contribute to product development and demand generation, supporting local marketing initiatives to ensure successful market introduction.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and play a pivotal part in the launch of new varieties—helping bring innovation from the field to the market.
• Travel extensively within the assigned area as required, with a strong client focus and commercial mindset.

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 working in sales/promotion within horticulture.
• Based in Roma area.

What can you expect from us?

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

About us

Rijk Zwaan Italy has one of the biggest vegetable seed markets in Europe, with dedicated research programs to develop future varieties and healthy business growth. Rijk Zwaan Italia is a growing company based in Bologna with about 50 people working across Italy and four trial stations located in different climate zones. We are an international family company with a people‑oriented culture. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds produced from them globally to growers and other chain partners, contributing to the world food supply. The company currently employs over 4,000 people in more than 30 countries, and we support our people to use their initiative and reach their full potential.