Agricultural Production Contracting Specialist

About the role

Nutris connects agriculture and the food industry in a sustainable chain, from seed to finished plant-based product. It is looking for a specialist to contract agricultural production in the Osijek-Baranja and Brod-Posavina counties, building partnerships with farmers, introducing new varieties and cultivation techniques and helping shape an innovative, plant-based food industry. The position is based in Osijek, Croatia, on a hybrid basis.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and contract fava bean production with existing and new contract growers
• Find new partners and build long-term, trust-based relationships with growers
• Recommend new varieties for sowing and modern cultivation techniques
• Maintain a database on production and contract growers
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual planning
• Support digitalization and the introduction of new standards in agricultural production

Required profile

• Secondary or post-secondary education (SSS / VŠS) in agronomy
• Experience in agricultural production contracting and/or sales
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of agricultural production
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word)
• Category B driving licence
• Good negotiation and persuasion skills, reliable, proactive, results-oriented and a team player

What we offer

• A job with a clear purpose in a company setting trends in agricultural and food technology
• Competitive, performance-based pay
• Room for initiative, with ideas heard and implemented
• Continuous training and professional development
• Field work with a high degree of independence