International Market Development Representative

Based at the De Ruiter Experience Center in Bleiswijk Netherlands, the International Market Development Representative drives global market development for the De Ruiter high-tech greenhouse portfolio in tomato, pepper, cucumber and strawberry.

The role coordinates international trial plans across EMEA, Asia and AMPAC, connects market insights with portfolio strategy, and accelerates portfolio adoption through collaboration with customer-facing teams, Portfolio, R&D and leading high-tech growers worldwide.

The position is part of the De Ruiter Experience Center team and requires fulltime on-site presence based on business needs and the applicable workplace arrangement.

• Netherlands : Netherlands : Bergschenhoek

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a trusted portfolio and crop expert for customer-facing teams and a targeted network of leading high-tech growers worldwide.
• Lead and coordinate international market-development trial plans across EMEA, Asia and AMPAC, from design and execution through evaluation, learning capture and follow-up, in close collaboration with customer-facing teams.
• Drive strategic market-extension plans for new variety launches across regions, accelerating portfolio adoption and commercial impact.
• Connect global market insights, customer feedback and trial results to strengthen portfolio positioning and support future innovation within the De Ruiter high-tech greenhouse portfolio.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange across regions by transferring technical insights, trial learnings and best practices, and scaling successful approaches globally.
• Leverage the De Ruiter Experience Center as a global platform for hosting visitors, customer engagement, technical knowledge sharing and strategic partnership development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leading growers, industry influencers and key internal stakeholders across Portfolio, R&D, Regional Business Units and customer-facing teams.

Creating value to, on and beyond the farm by offering tailored solutions, that’s what we do. At Bayer Vegetable Seeds, we are dedicated to developing new vegetable seed varieties that growers around the world can cultivate. By combining our passion and in-depth knowledge, we strive for crop optimization and innovation for the benefit of farmers, consumers and our planet. From glasshouses to open fields, we join our forces with science and mother nature to advance health and nutrition.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, Crop Science, or a related discipline preferred; substantial relevant experience may also be considered.
• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in a high-tech greenhouse environment and a customer-facing role.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-tech horticulture, seeds, crop production, agronomy, or portfolio development.
• Strong commercial understanding of grower economics, trial design, variety positioning, and the market drivers of portfolio adoption.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-regional initiatives and translate market insights into business impact.
• Strong customer focus, technical credibility, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and drive adoption among growers and key stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and geographies in a global matrix organization.
• Strategic thinker with a global mindset, cultural agility, and a continuous learning orientation.
• Demonstrated ownership, prioritization, and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally multiple times per year across EMEA, Asia, and AMPAC, and to collaborate effectively across time zones.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable international travel requirements.
• Based in the Netherlands, preferably in the Rotterdam area.

WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU

As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation.

• A gross monthly salary between € 6.000 and € 7.500 based on a 38-hour workweek, depending on your education and work experience
• An additional 8,33% holiday allowance and a bonus (based on company results)
• 25 days of leave, with the option of buying a maximum of 10 additional days
• A solid retirement plan and bicycle lease plan
• An inspiring working environment with professional and committed colleagues
• A successful innovative organization with international career possibilities
• Challenges and possibilities to learn and to develop
• At Bayer, we value your well-being. We offer support via our employee assistance program and provide various tools and initiatives to enhance your well-being

Within Bayer, we're changing the way we work— for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO).