Overview As a Crop Specialist (Tomatoes) based in or near Leamington, Ontario, you service existing and new tomato-focused greenhouse customers in North America. You provide customer service, technical support, and coordinate greenhouse tomato activities. Responsibilities Provide feedback on Tomato Strategy to Breeders, Crop Coordinators, and Crop Teams. Develop and sustain strong, ethical, and personable relationships with key customers, addressing their needs and establishing effective and innovative solutions. Collaborate with Crop Specialists and Crop Teams on follow-up and account management activities. Provide technical support to growers by clearly understanding their needs. Identify and develop new opportunities by leading local planning, assessing trials, and collaborating on decisions for greenhouse tomatoes. Qualifications Completed Ag‑business degree (AgriBusiness or AgriScience). At least 5 years of relevant work experience; experience within the vegetable seed business highly preferred. Demonstrated track record of proactively assessing, clarifying, and validating crop & customer needs on an ongoing basis. Collaborative nature with internal and external stakeholders, communicating across diverse cultures and inspiring trust at all levels. Strong analytical skills, persuasive communication skills, independent self‑starter, and ability to set goals and manage progress. Enthusiastic about horticulture and knowledgeable of latest developments in the industry. Benefits Permanent contract from the start. Competitive salary based on level and experience. Training opportunities through the Rijk Zwaan Academy. Good work‑life balance. Entrepreneurial/innovative work environment with constantly new challenges. Motivated team of colleagues. Benefits: Vision, Dental, Orthodontics, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Health Care Spending Account, family fitness benefit, pension matching. Location & Travel Rijk Zwaan Canada is located in Leamington, Ontario. Travel to other Canadian provinces, the United States, and occasional travel to Europe required. #J-18808-Ljbffr