Job Description

Regional MarketingCommunicationSpecialistfor West Europeat Enza Zaden

Are you looking for a marketing role where strategy meetshands-onimpact?Does working in an international environment energize you?Do you want to help shape the future of vegetable seeds and contribute to a healthier world?If your answer is yes, this role might be exactly whatyou'relooking for.

This is why you want toapply for this roleas at Enza Zaden

• Youare part of the West European Marketing & Salesteamand contributetothe development ofourregionalpositionandsalesgrowth

• Your focus isMarketingCommunicationtowardscustomers and keyvalue chainstakeholdersin the vegetableindustry inWest Europe.

• You work at the intersection of regional strategy and marketingcommunication,shaping how we present ourinnovativevarieties andbrand

• You collaborate directly with product,salesand marketing teams, making your work highly visible and impactful across countries.

• You get theopportunity to develop marketingwithin the vegetable category and Enza Zaden.

Key responsibilities

• Enhanceourcustomerrelationships,buildthoughtleadershipandenableknowledgesharing,promoteourinnovativevarietiesanddrive brand & conceptreputationon a West European level.

• Develop andimplementtheregional marketing communicationplanbased ontheleading prioritiesand sales drivers in West Europe

• OrganiseandcoordinateregionalEnza Zaden eventsandselectedexternaleventsinalignmentwiththeproductandsales teams.

• Createand supportinnovative,consumer-drivenproductconceptstodevelopthe vegetable category andsecure future growth

• Guide and supportthe local marketing teams inimplementing regional marketing initiativesand support them developing local initiatives.

• Build connections acrosslocal,regionalandglobal teams,with marketing, sales,product managementand beyond.

• Participate in regional,internationaland multidisciplinary projects, including key customer initiatives.

Your team and work environment

You will be part of the West EuropeanRegional Marketing team, reporting to theRegional Marketing Manager You work closely withthe local marketeersandsalesteamsfromthe differentsubsidiaries,regionalproductmanagersandtheglobal marketing team.

The role is based in the Netherlandsand includes domestic and international travelthrough West Europe.

What you bring as a future colleague

Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Business Economics, Marketing or related)

• Minimum6years of relevant marketing experience

• Provenexpertisein

• B2B marketing communication& activation

• B2B customerexperience& events

• Conceptualization& positioning

• Strategicthinkingwith hands-on execution capability

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Strong project management,analytical, data-savvy

• Highly collaborative, with strong intercultural understanding

• A self-starter who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment

• Proficient in Englishand Dutch(written and verbal)

• Based in the Netherlands

• Spanish and/or German language skills are a strong plus

Who you are

You enjoyconnectingpeople and ideas. You feel comfortable guiding others and taking initiative. You thrive in a multicultural environment, navigate complexity with ease, and know how to translate strategy into practical actions. Your blend of creativity,structureand communication helps you bring marketing concepts to life across different countries and functions.

Enza Zaden as your employer  

With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.    

What we offer 

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer: 

• Flexible workarrangements; 

• 25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours); 

• 1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your ageincreases; 

• Laptop + smartphone. 

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include: 

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth); 

• Tailor-made leadership development programs and global e-learningplatform; 

• Employer sponsored retirement benefits. 

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website. 

Get in touch 

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.  

Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to: Sandra Hoeneveld, Corporate Recruiter.

s.hoeneveld-blekkink@enzazaden.nl    

Good to know 

• This position cannot be filled on an interimbasis; 

• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity or personalcharacteristics;