Seed Development & Sales Specialist – Southern Italy (Travel)

Known-You Seed Europe; Campania; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-year contract with potential for a

Flexible working arrangements

Business travel expenses covered

Informal working environment

Opportunity to contribute ideas

Job summary

Known-You Seed Europe is seeking a Product Development & Sales Specialist to grow our presence in Southern Italy. The role blends product development, field trials, technical support, and active sales, working with local growers, distributors, and our international team to introduce new varieties and seize business opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a background in agriculture or horticulture, with experience in seed-related fields, and is fluent in Italian and proficient in English.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an independent, proactive professional with an agriculture background.
• Degree in Agronomy or Horticulture, or a related field is required.
• Experience in vegetable cultivation, seed industry, or agricultural sales is a plus.
• Knowledge of vegetable crops and growing practices is desirable.
• Strong communication and commercial skills, plus fluency in Italian and good English.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and evaluating vegetable variety trials.
• Monitoring crop performance, quality and yield.
• Providing technical advice and support to growers.
• Building and maintaining relationships with growers and distributors.
• Promoting seed varieties and developing sales opportunities.
• Monitoring market developments and identifying new opportunities.
• Reporting feedback and results to the international team.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Fluent Italian

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Driving license

Education

Degree in Agronomy

Degree in Horticulture

Related field

Job description

Known-You Seed Europe is seeking a Product Development & Sales Specialist to grow our presence in Southern Italy. The role blends product development, field trials, technical support, and active sales, working with local growers, distributors, and our international team to introduce new varieties and seize business opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a background in agriculture or horticulture, with experience in seed-related fields, and is fluent in Italian and proficient in English.