Client Manager Open Field Crops Submitted by Esther van der Wel on Tue, 09/15/2026 - 09:57 Your job as Client Manager at Rijk ZwaanAs Client Manager, you are responsible for growing Rijk Zwaan’s business in Russia. You build and maintain strong relationships with growers and dealers, identify new opportunities, and help customers succeed by connecting them with the right expertise within our international organization.Additionally, you are responsible for:Developing and executing sales strategies mainly for our lettuce varieties Building long-term relationships with customers and identifying new business opportunitiesOrganizing customer-focused activities such as field days, seminars, demonstrations, and promotional eventsTranslating customer needs and market trends into valuable insights for Product Development and MarketingContributing proactively to the development of digital services for both customers and internal stakeholdersAnalyzing and forecasting sales volumes and preparing reports to support business decisionsCollaborating closely with an international team of Client Managers, Sales Representatives, Crop Specialists, and Crop CoordinatorsTraveling regularly throughout Russia and internationally (50%) Your ContributionYou are a commercially driven and relationship-oriented professional with a passion for the horticultural industry. You enjoy identifying new opportunities, building long-term partnerships, and translating market insights into business success. With your proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, you take initiative, think strategically, and are motivated to expand Rijk Zwaan’s presence in the market.You work independently and in a structured way, while valuing collaboration and transparent communication. Strong analytical and organizational skills enable you to navigate complex situations and make well-founded decisions. You are comfortable working with digital tools and enjoy collaborating with clients, colleagues, and partners from diverse backgrounds.In addition, you have a customer-focused approach, excellent communication skills, and enjoy commercial negotiations. You are flexible, willing to travel nationally and internationally, and communicate confidently in English and Russian within an international working environment. In addition, we can find the following on your resume:A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related fieldAt least three years of relevant commercial work experienceResidence in Moscow region, or the willingness to relocate thereNative language RussianLevel of English intermediate Car License What can you expect from us?Besides the international and entrepreneurial work environment and the opportunity to serve customers with our seeds and services, we are happy to offer you:A permanent contract from the start.A competitive salary based on your experience and job level.A company car, laptop, and mobile phone.Extensive training and development opportunities through the Rijk Zwaan Academy.Additional local benefits. Interested?Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to join our team? Then send your CV to Madlen Bendel-Wormeester (m.bendel@rijkzwaan.nl).As your application will be reviewed carefully by several colleagues, you will hear from us within two weeks. An assessment will be part of the procedure. Where you will be working?“At Rijk Zwaan I work with one of the best world professionals in their field - they inspire me to constantly develop, and family atmosphere and support of the company in all aspects of work and life allow me to enjoy my job every day.” Alexey Dolya, Client Manager Russia. As Client Manager you will join Rijk Zwaan Rus, which currently employs 35 colleagues. Rijk Zwaan is right at the start of the food chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds produced from them globally. From our strategic position, we contribute to the world food supply. Everything we do is about growth. The growth of natural products that we export around the world. The growth of our company, which currently employs over 4 400 people in more than 30 countries. And above all the growth of our people: we give you every opportunity to use your own initiative and achieve your full potential.