Sales Management Assistant (m/f/d)

KWS SAAT SE; Einbeck; Hybrid; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

KWS SAAT SE is seeking a Sales Assistant (m/f/d) to support sales operations across international markets. The role involves contract administration, order processing, logistics coordination, and commercial support.

This is a temporary 12-month position offered part-time (50%, approx. 19 hours/week) with flexible hours, located in Germany. Fluency in English or German is required, with SAP and MS Office proficiency highly valued.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial training or degree in Business Administration, International Business, or a related field.
• Experience in sales support, order management, or a similar commercial function.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident user of SAP and MS Office applications.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive working style.
• Fluent in English or German; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process contracts for commercial, trial, and parental corn and sunflower seeds, ensuring compliance with agreements and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations, including sanctions checks.
• Coordinate and monitor sales orders in SAP and other systems, process orders and invoicing.
• Oversee logistics and shipments with production and logistics teams for timely delivery.
• Support budget planning and cost monitoring with forecasting and cost allocation.

Skills

Sales support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Commercial training or degree in Business/International Business

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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Onsite/ Remote: Hybrid Working Within Country

Job ID: 16853

To support our Corn & Sunflower Business Unit, we are looking for a Sales Assistant (m/f/d) . In this role, you will support sales operations across various international markets, including Japan, China, New Zealand, Indonesia, and other countries in Asia. You will act as a key contact for contract administration, order processing, logistics coordination, and commercial support activities.

This is a temporary position (12 months) offered part-time (50%, approximately 19 hours per week) with flexible working hours.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and process contracts for commercial, trial, and parental corn and sunflower seeds, as well as license contracts ensuring all agreements and amendments are prepared in compliance with company and legal requirements.


• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations, including customer checks against sanctions lists and adherence to company policies in all business processes.


• Coordinate and monitor sales orders in SAP and other relevant systems, including accurate entry, tracking, and invoicing orders for seeds and related products.


• Oversee logistics and shipments by collaborating with production and logistics departments to ensure timely delivery of seeds and materials to customers across the respective countries.


• Support budget planning and cost monitoring by assisting in the preparation of forecasts, tracking expenditures, and ensuring correct cost allocation in collaboration with accounting.


• Organize and coordinate business trips, and visit programs for staff and customers, including travel arrangements, accommodation, and event logistics.


• Provide administrative support to sales teams, freelancers, and customers, ensuring efficient and effective transactional processes.


• Initiate and implement process improvements by developing and applying KPIs and other measurement tools to enhance efficiency and achieve organizational goals.


• Assist in office management activities, including travel management, office supplies, and mail processing, to support smooth daily operations for HoR.

Your Profile

• Completed commercial training or degree in Business Administration, International Business, or a related field.


• Experience in sales support, order management, customer service, or a similar commercial function.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Confident user of SAP and MS Office applications.


• Strong communication skills and a proactive working style.


• Fluent in English or German; additional language skills are an advantage.

What We Offer

• A diverse role within an international business environment.


• Collaboration with colleagues and customers across multiple countries.


• Opportunities for professional development.


• A supportive team and an open, collaborative culture.

Make yourself grow – we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.
At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.
Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/ . Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/ .
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