Are you an experienced horticulture lighting professional who understands both the technology and the business behind it? Are you ready to shape the future of horticulture applications on a global scale?
As Global Solution Manager – Horticulture, you will lead the global Horticulture Applications business, driving strategy, growth and innovation. You will translate market and customer needs into competitive solutions, define product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies, and drive product development and market adoption. Working closely with R&D, Sales, Marketing and other teams, you will also oversee pricing, profitability and P&L performance while developing a strong global application team.
You will report directly to the Global Head of Applications in Italy and have a dotted-line reporting to the GM Europe in Tilburg, the Netherlands.
Global Solution Manager - Horticulture
Fulltime, Tilburg, the Netherlands: 3 days On-site & international travel
Strategy & Market Development
Define product and solution strategies and roadmaps based on market trends, customer needs and competitive insights.
Identify growth opportunities and contribute to strategic and business planning.
Translate market requirements into actionable development priorities.
Product & Go-to-Market
Lead the development of product charters, business cases and innovative solutions in collaboration with R&D, Finance, Supply Chain and other stakeholders.
Drive product launches, commercial trials, customer adoption and go-to-market strategies.
Manage the product lifecycle, including product specifications, pricing and portfolio competitiveness.
Business & P&L
Drive revenue, profitability and P&L performance for the Horticulture Applications business.
Identify opportunities to improve margins and commercial performance, balancing customer value and market potential.
Leadership & Collaboration
Build and develop a high-performing global team with strong horticulture application expertise.
Collaborate across international functions to achieve shared business goals.
Enable Sales and Service teams through product training, technical expertise and application support.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical, scientific or business discipline.
7+ years of experience in product, application or business leadership within an international environment.
Strong horticulture industry knowledge and network, ideally in horticulture lighting.
5+ years of experience in the lighting components and solutions market.
Proven ability to translate customer needs into successful products, solutions and go-to-market strategies.
Strong commercial acumen, including pricing and profitability; P&L experience is an advantage.
Proven leadership skills and experience working with international, cross-functional teams. Having led a small team is a plus.
Entrepreneurial mindset, with a structured and adaptable approach.
Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally (approx. 40%); speaking Dutch is a plus
What you can expect
Fixed salary of €70,000–€75,000 including holiday allowance
MBO bonus: 10%
Indefinite contract
Laptop + mobile phone
Company credit card
International, technology-driven working environment
Global responsibility for the Horticulture Applications business
Interested?
If you are ready to combine your expertise in horticulture lighting with global product and business leadership, we would be interested in hearing from you!
Please send your English CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to our external Recruitment partner, Ningsih Heisterkamp via: ningsih@all-skills.nl
Please mention “Horticulture Application Leader” in the subject line of your email.
Interview process
The selection process includes two interview rounds, both held at our office (1 interview via Teams is possible).
