Agro Field Manager – Hainaut

h3Company /h3 pLutosa, a Belgian success story for almost 50 years With 1,000 employees across two production sites, we manufacture frozen and chilled fries, potato specialities and dehydrated potato flakes enjoyed by consumers around the world. Present in 146 countries through 21 subsidiaries and sales offices, we proudly export 94% of our production. As part of the Canadian McCain Foods group, the world leader in frozen potato products, we benefit from the strength and expertise of a global organisation while preserving our Belgian identity, heritage and know-how. At Lutosa, you will join an international business where teamwork, innovation and a passion for our products are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer
the opportunity to develop your skills, take on exciting challenges and work alongside colleagues with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise. /p h3Function /h3 pAs an Agro Field Manager, you are the main point of contact for farmers in your region (Ath-Charleroi-Mons). You build and maintain trusting relationships with them and support them throughout the season, from potato planting to delivery. Combining commercial skills with a hands‑on approach, you focus on expanding your portfolio of growers while ensuring high‑quality monitoring of crops and contracts. Your office is located at our Waregem site. /p h3Your responsibilities /h3 ul liDevelop and retain your portfolio of growers by building trusting relationships with farmers in your region and identifying new business opportunities. /li liNegotiate seasonal contracts, propose renewals, negotiate spot purchases and promote the potato varieties selected by the company. /li liVisit farmers in your area regularly to monitor crop development throughout the season and provide technical support. /li liCarry out field sampling, assess potato quality and collect the information needed from growers to plan harvesting and deliveries. /li liEnsure the administrative follow‑up of your portfolio, coordinate logistical arrangements in line with the production schedule and maintain high‑quality reporting. /li liWork closely with the Agronomy and Planning teams, share relevant information and contribute to the smooth running of the department. /li /ul h3Profile /h3 ul liYou hold a bachelor's degree in agronomy, environmental studies or a related field. Relevant experience in the agricultural sector may also compensate for a different educational background. /li liYou have experience in agriculture or a good knowledge of the sector, ideally in potatoes. Practical farming experience is an asset. /li liYou are fluent in French. Knowledge of Dutch is not essential but is an advantage. /li liYou are familiar with the agricultural sector, enjoy visiting farms and appreciate direct contact with growers. /li liYou are comfortable negotiating and know how to build trusting relationships with your contacts. /li liYou are independent, organised and thorough. /li liYou are responsive and able to handle unexpected situations and circumstances requiring quick decisions. /li liYou are flexible and understand that agricultural activities may sometimes require availability outside regular

working hours
. /li /ul h3Offer /h3 ul liThe opportunity to join a Belgian company with an international reach, backed by the strength and expertise of the Canadian McCain Group. /li liA varied role combining commercial responsibilities, fieldwork and teamwork. /li liThe opportunity to develop your own portfolio and actively contribute to the growth of our agricultural activities. /li liA friendly and dynamic working environment.
Flexibility in organising your work. /li liA competitive salary package with attractive fringe benefits, including a company car with a European fuel or charging card, a CBA 90 bonus, group insurance and hospitalisation insurance, €10 meal vouchers and eco vouchers. /li liHigh-quality training to support your professional development. /li /ul