Retail Client Specialist Vietnam

Are you a proactive collaborator with commercial insight Do you enjoy following consumer market developments, understanding client needs and building trustworthy and enduring relationships with major fresh produce chain partners Then you are the Chain Specialist we are looking for!

How does your job as Retail Client Specialist at Rijk Zwaan Vietnam look like

As Retail Client Specialist you are part of our sales and product development team, with specific responsibility for building relationships with vegetable supply chain partners such as major retail companies, trading companies, food processors and large growers. Moreover, you fulfil an essential role in carrying out market research, consumer testing of new varieties/concepts, following complex market dynamics and developments, and initiating new business developments together and in accordance with our Client Managers. You share knowledge about the value chain, consumer trends and work closely together with the Vietnamese sales and product development team. Also, you participate at major national exhibitions and attend seminars based on business needs. Finally, you will become responsible for several clients. This entails the following:

Developing trustworthy relationships with the chain/retail clients

Acquiring a thorough understanding of the needs and requirements of the chain/retail clients

Serving as contact person between the chain clients and the Vietnamese crop and client team of Rijk Zwaan

Your contribution:

You are a strong communicator with a high degree of motivation and enthusiasm. As proactive collaborator you are resourceful and you support the Client Managers in developing new business concepts for the value chain. With your commercial insight, social skills and team mentality you can establish and strongly maintain long-term relationships in the value chain for vegetables in Vietnam. Given the nature of this position, you are open to travel nationally and you also speak English fluently. In addition, we can find the following on your resume:

A completed bachelor or master degree, in the field of Agriculture and/or Business

At least 2-4 years of relevant working experience

Knowledge of and experience with commercial (producer/buyer) dynamics

Preferably knowledge of and experience with operating in an international environment

What can you expect from us

As Retail Client Specialist you will be part of the team of Rijk Zwaan Vietnam. The team consists of Product Development Specialist, Marketingcolleagues who are working together to develop new varieties for our customers. We have our own Trial Station in Da Lat and our office in HCMC. The Chain Specialist will play an important role in developing relationships, organizing consumer market testing and initiating new business developments to contribute in sustaining and growing our business to achieve long-term success in Vietnam. Besides a dynamic environment in which you are exposed to new market and product developments as well as international expertise through which you can contribute to food safety and the world food supply, we are happy to offer you:

A permanent contract for 40 hours a week

Market -based salary based on job level and experience

Various training opportunities through our Rijk Zwaan Academy

A good work/life balance

Interested

Do you recognize yourself and would you like to start as soon as possible You can address your application to Rijk Zwaan Vietnam at[Confidential Information].

Rijk Zwaan: your new employer

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.

From our strategic position we contribute to the world food supply. Everything we do is about growth. The growth of natural products that we export around the world. The growth of our company and above all the growth of our people: we give you every opportunity to use your own initiative and achieve your full potential.