With over 250 crop experts, Delphy is the leading knowledge-based organisation for businesses across all plant-based sectors. If it has leaves, we have the expertise to help. Developing knowledge and putting it into practice is in our DNA and therefore forms the core of Delphy’s work.
The Delphy Arable Farming South East Team comprises five advisors who provide expert and independent advice to growers and other stakeholders in the arable farming sector. Independent research is also carried out within the region to support the advice provided.
This is what you will be doing as Consultant Arable farming
You will provide growers with advice aimed at optimising their operating results. In doing so, you will apply a combination of high-quality technical knowledge of crop production and a keen sense of entrepreneurship. You identify opportunities and threats in good time, thereby delivering significant added value for the grower. On the one hand, you focus on the technical aspects of cultivation, such as advice on fertilisation, crop protection and storage. On the other hand, you act as a sparring partner on business matters such as marketing, legislation and regulations, and strategy.
This is what we are looking for
- An enterprising (junior) consultant with a hands-on approach who wishes to develop their career in arable farming
- Holds a higher education qualification (HBO or WO), preferably in arable and horticulture or plant sciences
- Work experience is an advantage but not a requirement
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Takes the initiative
- Is communicative, committed and persuasive
- Is results- and customer-oriented
- Holds a driving licence
- Lives within the working area
Our offer
- A challenging, strategic and varied role where no two days will be the same
- A high degree of independence and responsibility
- The opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in arable farming, both within and alongside the team
- The opportunity to specialise in one or more areas of arable farming
- The opportunity to contribute to joint and wide-ranging (research) projects, enabling you to engage with and stay abreast of the latest developments in arable farming
- Participation in the Delphy Academy. Within the Delphy Academy, you will be trained as an expert and professional in your field during the first two years of your career.
Applying for this job
Do you recognise yourself in this description? If so, please send your application to info@delphy.nl. For further information, please contact team manager Bram de Veer on 06 57 63 35 01.
Do you want to know more about this vacancy?
Please contact
Bram de Veer
Team manager and consultant Arable Farming Southeast Netherlands
