Trial Coordinator for Customer Care Center
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Job Description
Rijk Zwaan is active worldwide as a vegetable breeding company that focuses on the development of high-quality vegetable varieties for professional growers. Mutual respect a strong sense of responsibility and a high degree of employee involvement are the important starting points for our company. In Tanzania Rijk Zwaan is active in seed production and breeding support (Rijk Zwaan Q-Sem in Tengeru Arusha) and in breeding and product development (Rijk Zwaan Afrisem in USA River Arusha). Currently we have about 500 employees and as we continue to grow we have the following vacancy for dedicated diligent Tanzanians:
Reports to: Station Manager
Sales & Marketing or Client Management
Develop CCC annual trial plan and activities in co-ordination with PDS and Client managers.
With Afrisem station team support implement trials including sowing transplanting cultivation and harvesting to ensure product availability for client management purposes.
Carry out trial evaluation and tests (shelf life taste brix etc.) as needed to gather data for business cases /promotion and assist in defining agronomical adjustments in varieties.
Hosting new old or key stakeholders on-demand.
Support with training activities detailed technical growing advice to growers plant raisers and distributors to achieve an as high as possible market share for Rijk Zwaan varieties in Arusha region.
Contribute to drafting of crop guides and e-learning content as needed.
Support and participate in promotional and marketing activities of the company such as demo days exhibitions and seminars.
Support commercial activities primarily on the CCC site and externally with clients as needed.
With Afrisem station team support carry out trialing and evaluation of pre-commercial products at Afrisem as defined by East Africa product development needs.
Reporting
Report about trial activities:
Share monthly reports on performed activities including trials.
Support client management with creating business plans for prospective key clients.
Register pre-commercial trial evaluation results in Agora Trials.
Communication
Keep close contact with Afrisem station and the commercial team for the full co-ordination of the trials.
Communicate with relevant stakeholders within the Sub Sahara team.
Market research
Regional market for all crops developed in terms of segments products and opportunities.
Reports on commercial opportunities in the area and activities of competitors.
Requirements
What do you bring
Competencies and Personal Attributes:
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Reliable honest and a trustworthy person
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Attention to details
Experience in report writing
Pro-active and self-motivation
Good organizational skills
Good analytical skills
Open attitude
Sociable
Hands on
Team player
Focus on building long term relations
Good knowledge of Words Excel PowerPoint
Tanzania driver s license
In addition to a dynamic working environment in which your own initiatives are valued we would like to offer you:
- A permanent contract for 40 hours per week (including a probation period of 6 months)
- Competitive salary based on job level and experience.
- Various training opportunities through our Rijk Zwaan Academy.
- Good work-life balance
Background check: A full background check is part of the procedure.
How to Apply:
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above please submit your application letter with a detailed CV attached with relevant academic certificates on or before 12th June 2025 with the subject Trial Coordinator for Customer Care Center to or submit your application via the following address.
Human Resource Department
Rijk Zwaan Afrisem Ltd
P. O. Box 12345
Arusha Tanzania.
We will consider your application carefully which may take some time. Only shortlisted candidates will hear from us as soon as possible.
Rijk Zwaan is an equal opportunity company everyone is encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full Time
