Working in the sector
Are you looking for an interesting job in an internationally oriented sector? Then our branch is perfect for you. More than 11,000 people are employed in the plant material reproduction sector. Each day our activities involve developing new types of vegetables, flowers and plants. For instance, the square melon or a new orchid cultivar. There are job opportunities for people of all educational backgrounds - from secondary school to university.
There are 'green' jobs for professionals in many disciplines:
- breeders
- seed technologists
- molecular biologists
- analysts
- greenhouse workers
- field workers
- laboratory assistants
- quality assurance
You can also consider working in commercial and supportive departments such as:
- sales
- data processing
- marketing
- logistics
- communication
- human resources
International business
Are you interested in doing business internationally? Virtually all the breeding companies and nurseries operate internationally and have branches abroad. 80 per cent of the plant reproduction material that is developed, such as seeds and cuttings, is exported to countries outside the Netherlands.
