JOB DESCRIPTION

RADICLE Crops is a Netherlands-based quinoa seed company. Our ambition is to continually deliver superior varieties and seed products to boost quinoa producers' yields and profitability worldwide. We are currently looking for a proactive and energetic Crop Specialist to develop the seed market for our saponin-free quinoa varieties in North America.

As a Crop Specialist, you will introduce our varieties to new clients and will provide them agronomy support to ensure the maximum potential of our genetic and seed products. Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Setting-up, supervising, and monitoring demonstration and commercial trials with our quinoa varieties and supporting breeding trials in North America.
• Developing new commercial opportunities by increasing contact with agricultural firms interested in establishing quinoa production chains. For this task, RADICLE's business development team will support you.
• Developing improved cultivation practices in close collaboration with the agronomy teams of our clients. For this task, RADICLE's R&D team will support you. 

LOCATION:

You are based in the US West Coast and will travel frequently within the United States and Canada.
You are expected to meet the European team one or two times a year.
Occasional visits to South America are also foreseen. 

START DATE: October 1st, 2020

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Our Crop Specialist should have the following expertise and capabilities:

• Preferably, a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Agriculture, Plant Sciences, Agronomy, or a related field of study.
• Proven experience in the coordination and supervision of variety and demonstration trials.
• Expertise in arable crop production systems and the ability to transfer the knowledge growers need to cultivate quinoa successfully.
• Experience in discovering, implementing, and validating new technologies in arable crop production (e.g., remote sensing, geoinformation systems, among others).
• Excellent communication skills with professional fluency (spoken and written) in English.
• An entrepreneurial attitude and strong business development skills.
• Radicle Crops is based in The Netherlands. The ideal candidate should be disciplined, well organized, and should be able to work independently.

OUR OFFER Salary and benefits are to be defined based on your experience. We want to create an enjoyable yet challenging working environment that supports young, energetic, and entrepreneurial talent.

RADICLE Crops is a competitive employer with a strong focus on creating well-being and sustainable employment.

HOW TO REACH US

If you want to join RADICLE’s ambitious project in North America as our Crop Specialist, send us your motivation letter and CV by the 18th of September to andres@radiclecrops.com.