KWS Saat SE
Product Manager (m/f/d)
About the job
Are you excited by the idea of working hands-on in the field and shaping the future of agricultural products? We’re looking for a proactive and organized professional to support KWS Semena product management activities by coordinating variety trials as Product Manager (m/f/d). If you're fluent in Slovak and English, highly mobile across Slovakia, and eager to contribute your knowledge in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. This position is unlimited and full time.
Responsibilities:
• Support and ensure Agroservice activities
• Conduct and assist in product management activities (the observation and evaluation of local, external trials (e.g., UKSUP, YAS, Strip)
• Perform sampling activities as part of monitoring processes, in collaboration with the supervisor.
• Responsible for observations, results and knowledge transfer to the supervisor
• Organize and manage internal local and international variety trials systems
• Cooperation with local and foreign providers of trials, quality analysis
• Support the organization and actively represent KWS at regional events to enhance brand visibility and foster acceptance of KWS products, in close collaboration with the marketing and sales teams.
• Implement product-specific and local practical trials in alignment with product management and the sales team
• Provide technical and seeds transport support to supervisor and sales team
• Build and maintain networks with internal and external stakeholders including associations and both official and private consulting
• Monitor and analyze competitor activities, including portfolio assessments and identification of differentiating features. Prepare local technical articles based on field observation and current issues
Qualifications and skills:
• University degree in Agriculture, Biology or related areas
• Fluency in both Slovak and English language
• Driver's license B
• Willingness to travel within Slovakia around 75%
• Advanced MS Office knowledge (especially Excel)
• Comprehensive cross-crop, arable farming knowledge
• Strong time management, organizational, and communication abilities
• Detail-oriented with a precise and accurate approach to field observations
• Self-driven and proactive mindset
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently, adaptable and flexible
Our benefits:
• As a family-run company, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight and independence - this culture is lived in practice, creating an open and friendly working atmosphere
• In line with our motto "Make yourself grow", we promote the professional and personal development of our employees
• Social Program
• Competitive salary of € 2040, 13th-month salary, and bonus scheme.
• Corporate car and work equipment to support your role effectively
Seed your career by submitting your application today! We are looking forward to your application using our online application system.