Field representative

General description Field representative:

This company encompass all aspects of crop production, from planting through harvest, conditioning, treating, packaging and distribution for multiple crops.

The Field Representative will be a production representative in Holland. This position organizes production activities in a determined area based on production orders from Supply Planning, to ensure that the ordered seed is produced and delivered at the right quantity and quality to meet customer's expectations.

The Field Representative will report to the Production Manager.

Tasks of Field representative:

Select growers and guide / direct them in obtaining quality crops and yields
Negotiate and prepare grower contracts for the area
Support production activities, which include coordination of selection, arrange for dispensation of the use of insecticides for the trials, arrange transportation etc.
Control purity of stock seed
Responsible for labor and training of growers labor
Make a realistic estimate of expected production, register necessary information in the system and analyze the results
Execute field inspections with the QA team or NAK-T to require phytosanitary certificates
Monitor seed supply to Operations
Prepare grower settlements and other vendors related to Production
Send production department all the reporting requirements of Monsanto and implement new technological developments in Production

Qualifications of Field representative:

Bachelors Degree in Agriculture (HAS or equivalent) and familiarity with the seed industry. Computer skills (Excel, Word, SAP, etc.). Knowledge and exposure to ISO 9001 is an advantage. The candidate must have a valid driver's license and be prepared to travel within the Benelux.

The position requires excellent communication skills, both in Dutch and in English, as well as good negotiation skills. The right candidate is result oriented, a team player and has a good sense of timing.