KWS Group

Product Manager (m/f/d)

KWS Group  •  €24k/yr  •  Bratislava, SK (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

KWS Group

About KWS Group

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 165 years. We focus on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. Ca.5,000 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries.

At KWS we work in an international environment with motivated employees and experienced teams. We want you to contribute your know-how and knowledge, your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. We will provide you with continuous support for further professional and personal development.

This is how we think and act at KWS. If you share this viewpoint and want to seed the future with us, visit us on: www.kws.com/career.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Einbeck, DE
Year Founded
1856
Website
kws.com
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