Trial Development Specialist - Almería

KWS Group; Almería; Presencial; EUR 38.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KWS Vegetables in Almería, Spain, is seeking a Trial Development Specialist to join our Product Development team. You will plan, coordinate and conduct vegetable trials, monitor field activities and translate observations into actionable insights to steer our portfolio decisions.

We value a degree in Agronomy or related field, field trial experience in vegetables, strong analytical skills and fluency in Spanish with working English.

Formación

• Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Experience in the vegetable seed industry, ideally in product development, variety evaluation or field trials.
• Strong agronomic knowledge with the ability to observe, analyze and interpret variety performance in the field.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, coordinate and conduct variety development trials in the assigned area, in line with the trial plan and in coordination with the Product Development Manager.
• Monitor field trials from implementation through final evaluation, ensuring accurate and rigorous execution.
• Collect, analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, identifying key results and conclusions.
• Prepare reports and present results that contribute to the evaluation and advancement of new varieties.
• Evaluate variety performance and key agronomic characteristics, applying technical judgement beyond data collection.
• Work closely with Product Development, Breeding and Sales, sharing relevant insights on varieties, the market, customers and competitors.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of trial protocols and methodologies.

Conocimientos

Agronomy

Field trials planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Spanish fluency

Educación

Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or Horticulture

Descripción del empleo

KWS Vegetables is looking for a Trial Development Specialist to join our Product Development team in Almería, Spain.

We are looking for someone with a strong agronomic background, experience in the vegetable seed industry and a hands-on approach to fieldwork, who can plan and execute trials, analyze results, and turn field data and observations into relevant insights to support decisions about our future varieties.

In this new, permanent, full-time position, you will work closely with Product Development, Breeding and Sales, playing a direct role in the evaluation and development of our vegetable portfolio.

Your key responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and conduct variety development trials in the assigned area, in line with the trial plan and in coordination with the Product Development Manager
• Monitor field trials from implementation through final evaluation, ensuring accurate and rigorous execution
• Collect, analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, identifying key results and conclusions
• Prepare reports and present results that contribute to the evaluation and advancement of new varieties
• Evaluate variety performance and key agronomic characteristics, applying technical judgement beyond data collection
• Work closely with Product Development, Breeding and Sales, sharing relevant insights on varieties, the market, customers and competitors
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of trial protocols and methodologies

What you bring:

• Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture or a comparable field
• Previous experience in the vegetable seed industry, ideally in product development, variety evaluation or field trials
• Strong agronomic knowledge and the ability to observe, analyze and interpret variety performance in the field
• Strong planning, organizational and time-management skills, with particular attention to detail and accuracy
• An analytical and curious mindset, with an interest in understanding not only what the data shows, but what it means
• A proactive, collaborative and hands-on approach, with the motivation to contribute and work closely across different teams
• Valid category B driving licence
• Fluent Spanish and conversational English (minimum B1), with the ability to prepare and present results in English

Knowledge and experience with cucumber will be particularly valued, including familiarity with its key agronomic characteristics and selection criteria.

Why KWS Vegetables?

You will be part of a young, close-knit and collaborative team within a business unit that continues to grow and shape its future.

You will have the opportunity to work directly in the field, follow our varieties from the early stages of evaluation and provide insights that can influence which products move forward and ultimately reach the market.

At KWS Vegetables, we are looking for people with fresh thinking: curious, practical and eager to challenge, explore and keep learning. You will combine the autonomy and dynamism of a growing business with the support, knowledge and experience of KWS.