Driscoll’s is developing a strong position in the European berry market from their EMEA headquarters in Breda. Our family-owned company operates for over 100 years and we are totally dedicated to berries. Over the years, Driscoll’s, which started out in California, has grown to be represented on each continent. As our dynamic European organisation is growing rapidly, we are looking for an ambitious:

Senior Breeding Manager EMEA

The Senior Breeding Manager EMEA is responsible for the development and execution of the EMEA Breeding strategy in alignment with Global Breeding initiatives and strategies.

Your tasks:

• Responsible for the development of the Plant Breeding Strategy. Aligning to the business requirements and global breeding strategy
• Provide direct and functional leadership to breeding managers, Test Plot Managers, and Laboratory Manager and breeders, and strengthen the knowledge base of the breeding teams
• Direct the translation of business objectives into a departmental breeding plan and budget. Deploy resources to achieve objectives
• Direct the development of personal and project goals across the department, to guide projects effectively and monitor progress to achieve desired outcomes
• Interface smoothly and effectively with other business functions such as Commerce, Production and Agronomy, Applied Research and Nursery
• Optimize breeding processes, exploit and strengthen our genetics base
• Maintain, build and leverage internal and external networks to support timely delivery of business goals
• Responsible for achieving annual P&L targets
• As the industry expert you participate in appropriate events and provides company/industry/ Genetic insight to the company
• As the breeding expert you participate in appropriate events to provide Breeding insights to the company
• Leads the process of commercialization of new genetics within EMEA
• Supervise and empower the team that allows them to achieve their short and long term objectives
• Responsible for the role out and execution of our Mission, Values and long term Vision within area of responsibility

You are the ideal candidate for us if you have at least a Master Degree in Plant Science or related field and an extensive working experience (minimum 8 years) in a similar position. Management and International (multicultural) experience is a must for this position. Your English language skills are excellent in both verbal and writing. Spanish or French are a distinct advantage in this position. You are a detail oriented, accurate and reliable teamplayer who is organized, analytical and able to multitask .
You have lots of experience with Microsoft Excel and you have good communication skills. For this position travelling is required, approx 50% of your time.
An assessment can be part of the application procedure.

We offer you a chance to build a young fast growing brand and be part of a `energetic young’ and winning team that opens doors to a very broad experience with limitless international opportunities for talents. In order to complete your goals, you can count on the support of a professional and global company, that finds itself in a structurally growing movement.

Visit our website(s) for further information: www.driscolls.eu and www.driscolls.com If you would like to apply, please submit your resume and motivation via www.careersatdriscolls.com

Acquisition regarding this job opening is not appreciated.