Trial Specialist Fruit Vegetables (m/f)

A unique opportunity to work for one of the most innovative, international tomato breeders. Axia is looking for a Trial Specialist Fruit Vegetables. A trial specialist is responsible for planning, conducting, and evaluating cultivation and variety trials within the fruit vegetable sector. The goal is to test and assess new varieties and cultivation strategies for their commercial potential. As a Trial Specialist, you are an indispensable link in our product development process.

Axia is an innovative vegetable seed breeding company. While Axia in the Netherlands focuses on tomatoes with more than 34,000 m² of glass, cucumber, pepper, eggplant and zucchini are also bred in countries such as Spain and Turkey. The involvement of the team and modern breeding techniques are the secret behind the success!

Are you passionate about fruit vegetables and do you have extensive experience in the industry? Or have you recently graduated and already gained experience with pepper or tomato cultivation?
Would you like to work in an environment where innovation, data, and product development come together?Can you contribute to the growth of our newly established Product Development department?Would you find it exciting to select the varieties of the future?Then the role of Trial Specialist Fruit Vegetables could be the perfect fit for you!You will work daily with new varieties for the professional high-tech horticulture sector and advanced data tools.

In this position, you will collaborate closely with our Account Managers, Breeders, and customers, directly contributing to the development of tomorrow’s fruit vegetables—with a strong focus on our tomato hybrid breeding program.

Your Responsibilities

• Organize and set up variety trials (including variety selection, trial locations, and data collection methods).
• Conduct and monitor cultivation and variety trials from start to finish.
• Work closely with breeders, account managers, and product manager(s).
• Collect data and translate it into clear analyses and actionable insights.
• Present results and make recommendations to breeders, product managers, growers, and commercial teams.

What You Bring

• A fresh, energetic attitude. You are independent, enthusiastic, and hands-on.
• Natural attention to detail, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset.
• Interest in and knowledge of fruit vegetable cultivation and horticulture in general.
• Experience with trial design and data processing, or a strong willingness to learn.
• The ability to analyze data and translate findings into clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Education & Experience

• Practical experience is highly valued. A Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) is preferred.
• However, if you do not (yet) have this qualification, that is not a problem. At Axia, we place great value on motivation and a willingness to learn. We will fully support you in making this role your own.
• Very important: you are fluent in Dutch and can communicate effectively in English and/or German.
• Naturally, you hold a valid driver’s license and are familiar with modern communication tools and software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

What We Offer

• A challenging position within a young and ambitious company with supportive colleagues.
• A role that you can help shape and develop within our organization.
• Plenty of room for initiative—your ideas and opinions matter.
• An informal, down-to-earth working environment with short communication lines.
• All the tools you need to perform your job effectively: a company car, mobile phone, and laptop.
• A competitive salary package, including 25 vacation days, 8.33% holiday allowance, and vitality/well-being days.
• An active staff association, excellent coffee, and enthusiastic, sociable colleagues.