Knowledge Manager Hightech Horticulture

Knowledge Manager Hightech Horticulture

Positioning Grodan as the global authority in crop cultivation

At Grodan, we shape the future of sustainable food production through Precision Growing. Our strength lies in deep cultivation expertise, strong partnerships and a long-term knowledge vision. To further anchor our global authority, we are looking for a Knowledge Manager who will elevate and externally position Grodan’s crop knowledge agenda.

The opportunity

In this strategic role, you act as Grodan’s external knowledge ambassador and thought leader. You connect global research developments, industry trends and advisory networks to our internal innovation and trial priorities.

You ensure that our global crop knowledge portfolio remains relevant, future-proof and positioned at the highest technical level.

What you will drive

• Define long-term crop knowledge themes in collaboration with the Manager Crop Knowledge & Advice
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with universities, research institutes and industry platforms
• Represent Grodan at international conferences, webinars and in professional media
• Translate external research and market trends into strategic input for trials and innovation
• Safeguard scope, quality and relevance of the global crop trial portfolio
• Align closely with the Crop Research & Trial Manager and Technical Communication Manager to ensure credible positioning

Who you are

• Strong horticultural background; experience as crop advisor or crop specialist preferred
• Established network within the international greenhouse industry
• Strategic thinker with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable operating at both technical and executive level
• International mindset and willingness to travel

Why Grodan

Grodan is a global leader in stone wool growing media solutions for professional horticulture. We operate at the intersection of sustainability, innovation and food security. In this role, you influence the long-term direction of global crop knowledge and position Grodan as a leading authority worldwide.

Grodan – Designed to Grow Together.

What do we offer?  

We offer a good basic salary and attractive fringe benefits with a collective pension scheme, holiday allowance, discount on your health insurance, travel allowance and a 13th month within an innovative sustainable organization. ROCKWOOL encourages a healthy lifestyle and vitality for our employees through our bicycle plan. We also consider a healthy work-life balance important and offer a discount on your fitness subscription. In addition to 25 regular holidays, you build up a 13 paid-leave days, giving you plenty of time for relaxation alongside work. We also put 13 paid leave days in your pension plan. ROCKWOOL guarantees a good working atmosphere with an active staff association and of course the opportunity to buy our own products at a reduced rate.   

This is how you can apply  

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.  

We look forward to receiving your application! Please respond via the application button and we will be happy to engage with you. We will provide your application with a response as soon as possible. An online assessment is part of the application procedure, which consists of a skills and competency test. If you have any questions, please contact our recruitment manager Dave Coppen directly at [email protected] or by phone at 06-1562 0130.