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Crop Lead Corn (m/f/d)

KWS Group

Einbeck

Vor Ort

EUR 70.000 - 90.000

Vollzeit

Vor 30+ Tagen

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Zusammenfassung

A leading agricultural company in Einbeck is seeking a Crop Lead Corn to manage global product strategies. The role focuses on aligning market trends with product development while leading a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in agronomy and experience in the seed industry, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a full-time contract with hybrid working options and excellent professional development opportunities.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours
Hybrid working options
Professional development opportunities
Company bike scheme
Childcare allowance

Qualifikationen

  • Several years of proven business experience in the seed industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term strategies.
  • Intercultural experience with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Aufgaben

  • Develop and implement a long-term product strategy.
  • Translate market needs into R&D priorities.
  • Lead portfolio lifecycle management.

Kenntnisse

Leadership
Communication
Networking
Analytical skills
Sales background
Marketing experience

Ausbildung

University degree in agronomy or related field
Jobbeschreibung
Overview

Are you a highly motivated leader with a passion for corn crop strategies?

We’re looking for a Crop Lead Corn (m/f/d) at KWS SAAT SE & CO. KGaA, to manage the global crop product strategy and drive our growth ambition. In this exciting role, you will prioritize product development based on market needs to maximize the corn portfolio's value, using our breeding pipeline to enhance sales channels, profitability, and operational efficiency. This position is permanent and available full-time. Your place of work will be in Einbeck, Lower Saxony.

Join us and make an impact in shaping the future of corn!

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a long-term product strategy, aligned with market trends and customer needs
  • Translate market needs into R&D priorities
  • Lead portfolio lifecycle management: positioning, launches, phase-outs, and regional harmonization across sales channels to maximize breeding pipeline potential
  • Extent licensing business to leverage breeding pipelines
  • Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to create strong product concepts and value capture strategies
  • Develop and lead the Corn Academy training platform to build sales team expertise
  • Drive digitalization and develop data-driven tools for product assessment and decision-making
  • Partner with Heads of Regions on commercial ambitions (volumes, price position)
  • Work closely with Business Development, Production, and R&D to align strategies regarding product development, portfolio producibility and campaigns
What you bring
  • University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics or a related field
  • Several years of proven business experience in the seed industry
  • Strong leadership, communication, and networking skills
  • Strong commercial background (sales, marketing, portfolio or product management)
  • Fluent English (other languages are a plus)
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term strategies
  • Intercultural experience and an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Analytical skills with a hands-on approach
What we offer
  • A varied and impactful role in a truly international environment
  • Flat hierarchies, motivated colleagues, and an open, collaborative culture
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working options, plus international travel
  • A family-owned company culture based on trust, vision, and independence
  • Excellent professional development opportunities under our motto: “Make Yourself Grow!”
  • Great working conditions: modern, ergonomic offices, free parking, company bike scheme, childcare allowance, and additional benefits (holiday pay, Christmas bonus, capital-forming benefits)

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