Wij vragen

32 - 40 uur
HBO, Universitair
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Wij bieden

Training budget
Fully equipped home workplace
Bonus

Waarom onze organisatie

Together, we work every day to build a healthy, sustainable future for people allaround the world.
At Enza Zaden you work in an open and informal culture where everyone is in for a joke.
Working with committed colleagues who all have a passion for the seed breeding industry.

Onze recruiter

Taken en verantwoordelijkheden

Join us as an innovative, connective leader in Postharvest and Consumer Research Manager.

 

Enza Zaden is looking for an innovative, driven and communicative manager eager to lead a global team responsible for the post-harvest and consumer research discipline, developing methods for various leafy and fruity crops, and supporting our breeding and M&S units to deliver delicious, nutritious, convenient and high-quality vegetable genetics. 

 

What are you going to do as a Postharvest and Consumer Research Manager?

 

You will define Enza Zaden’s consumer research strategy in close collaboration with Marketing and Sales (M&S) and Research and Development (R&D)). You will lead a team of researchers and technicians (based in Spain, US and The Netherlands) who develop post-harvest methods and conduct consumers research, ensuring the implementation of such methods in a high throughput manner providing consistency worldwide, and translating consumer research into marketing strategies and market opportunities.

 

You will be leading a cross-functional platform, which will manage market-innovation activities and projects globally, by connecting the R&D and M&S departments. You will occasionally participate in external collaborations with universities and other food industry companies and ensure that learnings and methodologies are brought back to Enza Zaden.

 

What you bring as a Postharvest and Consumer Research Manager?

You are a dynamic person who takes initiative, recognizes opportunities, and has an innovative, result-oriented and curious mind-set. You are a team leader, a natural communicator and connector. You have applied research minded and are interested in the seed industry and food value chain. You have strong skills in team management, planning and organization, and communications competences. You can work independently, facilitating your team growth, but you are also able to work in cross-functional teams and intercultural project teams. You can transfer and translate information between R&D, M&S and customers understanding their needs.

 

In short, you have/are:

·         a strong leader, people-oriented with demonstrate communication skills

·         a master’s degree preferably in Market Research & Consumer Behavior/Food Chemistry/Food Science and at least 5 years of relevant work experience in the food sector;

·         experience in leading teams and stakeholder management;

·         fluent in English speaking and writing (Dutch and/or Spanish language skills are a plus);

·         able to prioritize, plan and manage activities across various locations.

·         experience in the field of post-harvest and consumer traits is desirable.

 

Something about us?

 

Enza Zaden is a vegetable breeding company that develops vegetable varieties. And produces and sells its seeds all over the world. We have made an animation to explain to you properly (and as briefly as possible) what we do. 

The purpose of our work? To offer everyone worldwide access to healthy and varied vegetables. With more than 2500 passionate colleagues all over the world, we work together every day on the vegetables of tomorrow. 

Would you like to know more about Enza Zaden as an employer? Then take a look at the  Careers & Learning or visit our profile page on LinkedIn.

 

What can you expect from us?

 

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of live, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We want to make work work. We offer;

 

·         A good salary based on your experience;

·         Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options;

·         25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours);

·         1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases;

·         Contribution for overnight stays if you live further away from Enza Zaden;  

·         Laptop + smartphone.

 

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden Our most important benefits include:

 

·         Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth);

·         Tailor made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform;

·         Employer sponsored retirement benefits.

 

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this https://www.enzazaden.com/

Get in touch

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.

 

Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to Sandra Hoeneveld-Blekkink, Corporate Recruiter. S.hoeneveld-blekkink@enzazaden.nl

 

Good to know

·         An assessment SHL is part of the application process; 

·         This position cannot be filled on an interim basis;

 

Acquisition is not appreciated.

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Onze arbeidsvoorwaarden

Bonus
Possibility to buy extra vacation days
Above average salary
Good pension rules
Fully equipped home workplace
Phone & laptop
Possible to work from home
Flexible working hours
Lease car
Travel allowance
Own parking
Additional care leave
Training budget

Onze waarden

Familiebedrijf
Enza has been a family business since 1938 with an open and informal atmosphere. Currently the company is led by Jaap Mazereeuw, he is the third generation to run this wonderful company.
Ondernemerschap
“All our employees are entrepreneurs” Piet Mazereeuw (CEO) already had it clear in mind. A successful company needs enterprising (active thinking) employees at all levels.
Samenwerken
As a large international organization with many departments and specialisms, it is essential for Enza Zaden that all employees work well together.
Verantwoordelijk
At Enza Zaden, every employee gets a lot of freedom, independence and responsibility to perform tasks.

Hoe ziet je sollicitatieprocedure eruit?

Sollicitatie
Nice that you have applied for a job at Enza Zaden! Thankyou! We will screen your resume carefully.
Eerste reactie
You always receive response within 7 working days.
Telefonische screening
If we experience your resume as positive, you will be called as soon as possible!
Eerste interview
In the first interview you can expect an introductory meeting and we look off our position fits you.
Assessment
In some cases it is possible that you will receive a business case assessment, this differs per position.
Tweede interview
Before you start your second interview, you have to make an OPQ. In your second interview we will go through your scores and you will meet the manager of the department.
Aanbod
Are we both positive after the second interview? Then we call you to share the good news. We will send you an email with the terms of employment and further information.
Aangenomen
Do you agree with the terms of employment? Congratulations! You are now officially an Enza Zaden employee.
Onboarding
After a warm welcome on your first day of work, you will start a 3-month onboarding process where you will get to know your team, buddy, department and the company.
Proeftijd
After 2 months there will be an interview to see if we are both still satisfied with each other.
Solliciteren kost slechts enkele minuten.

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Enza Zaden is a vegetable breeding company that develops vegetable varieties. And produces and sells its seeds all over the world. We have made an animation to explain to you properly (and as briefly as possible) what we do.
 
The purpose of our work? To offer everyone worldwide access to healthy and varied vegetables, providing healthy live and living. With more than 2000 passionate colleagues all over the world, we work together every...

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