ResponsibilitiesThe Post-Harvest Consultant will be responsible for assisting growers by giving them paid services on the post-harvest of the flowers. He or she will be responsible for:• Best-in-class performance of paid quality services to growers• Acquisition of new growers for Post-Harvest services including making professional commercial proposals• Continuous development and improvement of (paid) quality services • Relationship management for the growers on Post Harvest services, aimed at achieving an increase in flower quality for different growers through the provision post-harvest services • Acting as the contact person for other FloraHolland services in concert with Account Managers• Preparing regular reports on achievements & discussing them with both farm managers (owners, farm managers, etc.) and Dutch counterparts • Audit Post Harvest-processes and recommending on areas of improvement to growers• Train and Develop farm staff on post-harvest procedures and issues• Monitoring cool chain systems and measuring the cold chain • Setting up and maintaining standard working protocols on post-harvest consultancy, and generate regular status reports together with team in EthiopiaRequirements• Degree in Horticulture or agricultural based study • Broad knowledge of the international flower business • Broad and deep knowledge of quality aspects of flowers – especially post-harvest• Experience in a complex/international two sided surrounding• Commercial experience• Fluent in English language (written/spoken)• Ability to work independently• Excellent communicative skills• Organizational skills and research experience, team player• Good computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office)• Professional appearance
Post Harvest Consultant
