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Job description In this role as Client Manager High Tech Crops and Convenience Manager in the UK, you will service Rijk Zwaan customers across the country, analysing their business needs and maximizing their full potential. Your job at Rijk Zwaan. As Client Manager High Tech Crops and Convenience and as part of the Commercial Team you will support our clients, specialising in the growing of indoor lettuce as well as support our hot crops across the UK. You will also support our outdoor lettuce growers with an emphasis on those who supply our Convenience clients. You will work with experienced Crop Specialists from the Netherlands and UK to support our UK partners, along with our UK Client Manager Chain (Marketing Specialist) to promote new varieties. For customer visits and training requirements you will also be required to visit the Head Office in the Netherlands. Additionally, you are responsible for: Selling seeds in mainly the following crops: outdoor and indoor lettuce, leafies and hot crops Introducing new varieties to customers by trials; Maintaining and enhancing long-standing relationships with customers; Identifying new opportunities within existing clients and new businesses Helping to set the strategy for our Convenience (Processor) Clients Where will you be working? Rijk Zwaan is an international family company with a people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan is at the beginning of the food chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds to growers and other chain partners all over the world. We thus make an important contribution to the world food supply. Everything we do is about healthy growth. The growth of natural and healthy 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. As Client Manager, you will form part of the Commercial Team within Rijk Zwaan UK. The Commercial Team consists of several other specialists who work on sales activities in the UK, plus a Client Manager Chain and an Innovation and Trial Coordinator. As a team you will keep an eye on the latest developments, respond to trends, and sell concepts and products. Your contribution: You have a passion for the industry with proven commercial skills and insight. You seek to influence decision-making in the seed world and conduct this in a professional manner. Also, you have the ability to work independently and understand that transparent communication and accurate recording of information is required to benefit the wider team. You have a driven, proactive and tenacious approach to your work to open up new markets and to build on the Rijk Zwaan reputation. Moreover, you have excellent organizational and presentation skills. As this is a commercial position, you have to enjoy sales negotiations, and need a keen problem-solving mindset. Given the nature of this position, you will need to be open to national and international travel. In addition, we can find the following on your resume: Education to a degree level or equivalent. At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience Extensive product and market knowledge of the horticultural industry. What can you expect from us? In addition to a commercial and international working environment, we are happy to offer you: Permanent contract from the start; Market-based salary based on job level and experience; Extensive training program by specialists with years of horticulture experience; Various training opportunities through our own Rijk Zwaan Academy; Good work-life balance. Interested? Let us work together for the vegetables of tomorrow! All applications are being handled through our recruiter MorePeople. Please send your CV and motivation for application to Emily Wood's email (url removed) The recruitment process will include a mixture of online and in person interviews and will require an assessment.

Skilled Gardener We are looking for a full-time Skilled Gardener to join our clients small team and play a key role in maintaining the formal gardens and developing the kitchen garden, while also helping across the wider estate with general gardening and maintenance work. The Role Primary responsibility for maintaining formal borders around the garden Growing vegetables from seed in the kitchen garden Planning planting and propagation 6 months ahead to ensure interest, flowering, and cropping throughout the year Managing pests and diseases seasonally Assisting with general estate gardening and maintenance work as required Participating in a weekend rota for watering and animal care (paid overtime) Essential Qualities & Experience Broad horticultural knowledge , particularly: Propagation of seedlings Care of shrubs, flowers, and ornamental plants Confidence in forward planning and seasonal thinking Ability to work independently and take responsibility for areas of the garden Physically capable of doing a hands-on, sometimes demanding role Comfortable using and maintaining common gardening power tools: Hedge trimmers, strimmers, blowers Chainsaw experience is a strong advantage Spraying certificates (essential) Livestock experience is beneficial, or a willingness to pitch in Approach & Attitude They are a very environmentally focused site , following no-dig and regenerative principles . We value: Open-minded, less conventional thinkers A willingness to experiment and try new approaches People who enjoy questioning "how it's always been done" and improving efficiency An interest in making work smarter, easier, and more sustainable This role would suit either: A capable, experienced gardener happy to take ownership of their area, or A less experienced but enthusiastic gardener who is confident, motivated, and keen to rise to the challenge Personal Attributes Positive, proactive attitude Enjoys working outdoors in all seasons Good communication skills - able to flag workload issues, suggest improvements, and share ideas before frustrations build Happy to work as part of a small, practical team Hours & Pay Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm (30 minutes paid break + 45 minutes unpaid) Friday: 8:00am-3:45pm Weekend rota: approx. every 4-5 weeks (paid overtime) Salary: 32,000- 34,000 depending on skills and experience INDWARE Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

A growing fresh produce business is looking for a National Account Executive to support its national retail and foodservice accounts. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in commercial management. The Role You will work closely with the Head of Vegetables and the wider commercial team to: Support the management of national accounts Prepare pricing, promotions, forecasts, and performance reports Coordinate with technical, operations, and supply teams to ensure smooth service Assist with customer meetings, presentations, and reviews Identify opportunities to improve margins and account performance What they're looking for Experience in FMCG, fresh produce, or related commercial environment Comfortable working with data, pricing, and reporting Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident communicator with both internal teams and external customers Ambitious, commercially minded, and keen to progress If this sounds of interest - Dont hesitate to Apply!