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. We have a long-term focus, which is why we offer our employees a permanent contract as soon as they join us.   

From our strategic position we contribute to the health and well-being of people all over the world. Everything we do is about growth. The growth of natural products that we export around the world.

The growth of our company, which currently employs over 2,500 people in more than 30 countries. And above all the growth of our people: we give you every opportunity to use your own initiative and achieve your full potential. Working with colleagues to produce the best and tastiest vegetables. Reinforcing, helping and inspiring one another.  That’s how we want to continuously work together

Are you a salesperson? Are you passionate about vegetables? Looking for a new challenge? If so, apply for this full-time vacancy for Sales Representative in Center and North of Portugal.

Knowledge and vision

As a sales representative you are an important link between the customers and the crop organization. You will have the opportunity to develop as a commercial role in direct contact with customers: taking information, consulting, sales and monitoring of varieties, learning an extensive knowledge of the technical characteristics to give satisfactory answers both agronomic and commercial to our customers.

The vacancy for a Sales Representative at Rijk Zwaan

As a sales rep, you will learn our products, markets, activities and the Rijk Zwaan sales process and skills.

You will work in close co-operation with sales representatives, breeding department, supply and marketing department. You will report to the Commercial Manager.

We are seeking a Sales representative with:

- A Master Degree in Agriculture and background in vegetable production

- At least 3 years' relevant experience working in sales, production and horticulture.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work effectively with a team as well as independently

- Speak English and Portuguese fluently

- Advanced user in office, database and information systems

Interested?

You can address your application  and we will consider your application carefully, which may take some time. You will hear from us as soon as possible.

For further information you can contact Miguel Ribeiro, Managing Director Portugal (+351 917227521)