Syngenta

Agronomist AGH Solanaceae

Syngenta  •  Kanton Zürich, CH (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Company Description

Syngenta is a leading developer and producer of seeds. We bring farmers stronger, more vigorous, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Job Description

Agronomist – AGH - Solanaceae

Type: Permanent, Fulltime (38 hours per week)

Department: Commercial

Location: Maasland

Into action

Are you an agronomy professional who enjoys helping growers achieve the best possible results with our varieties? As an Agronomist Active Greenhouse (AGH), you translate technical knowledge into practical, customer-focused advice on greenhouse set-up and crop management for our Solanaceae portfolio, including tomato and pepper varieties. This is a marketing oriented role with impact across the EAME region, with a focus on Northwest Europe. It is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional who already understands the market and wants to grow further in an international, customer-facing role.

The Challenge

As Agronomist – AGH, you will help customers and our marketing and sales teams make the most of Active Greenhouse concepts. Your focus is on translating technical knowledge, crop insights and market needs into practical recommendations that customers can apply in their own greenhouse operations.

You will work closely with growers and our marketing and sales colleagues to advise on how Active Greenhouse environments can be set up and managed to support the performance of our seed varieties. You will develop and adapt protocols, share best practices and strengthen the technical value we bring to customers across EAME, with a strong focus on Northwest Europe.

Your key responsibilities include:

  • Developing, adapting and advising on crop-management protocols for customers working with our seed varieties in Active Greenhouse environments.
  • Providing practical, technically sound and commercially relevant guidance on greenhouse set-up, cultivation strategies and crop management.
  • Working closely with growers, customers, sales and marketing teams across EAME, particularly in Northwest Europe.
  • Translating grower feedback, market developments and technical insights into clear variety-positioning recommendations and customer solutions.
  • Supporting customer visits, demonstrations, technical events, presentations and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Qualifications

Your profile:

To be successful in this role, you have

  • A bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy or a related field.
  • Relevant experience in an Active Greenhouse environment, greenhouse crop management or a comparable technical-commercial horticultural role.
  • A good understanding of the horticultural market, grower needs and commercial dynamics.
  • Strong knowledge of crop management, plant physiology and how greenhouse conditions affect crop performance.
  • Experience with climate-control systems, irrigation or hydroponics, and crop-management technologies.
  • The ability to translate technical knowledge into clear, practical protocols and recommendations for customers.
  • A customer-oriented and commercially minded approach, supported by strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to work effectively with growers, customers and internal stakeholders across EAME.

Additional Information

Ready to grow with us?

Join our team and help shape the future of agriculture! Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Don’t wait, apply now! You can apply online via our intranet or our career page at www.syngenta.com.

For questions, please contact our recruiter Lars Conijn at lars.conijn@syngenta.com or call/WhatsApp +31 6 28 89 44 84

Syngenta

About Syngenta

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. Syngenta is part of Syngenta Group with 53,000 people in more than 100 countries and is working to transform how crops are grown. Through partnerships, collaboration and The Good Growth Plan we are committed to accelerating innovation for farmers and nature, striving for carbon neutral agriculture, helping people stay safe and healthy and partnering for impact. To learn more visit www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Syngenta.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Basel, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
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