Trial Development Specialist - Western & Bajío Mexico

KWS SAAT SE; Mexico; On-site; PHP 2,117,898 - 3,176,847; Full time

Job summary

KWS Vegetables in Guadalajara, Jalisco seeks a Trial Development Specialist to lead and manage field trials across diverse markets. You will design trial plans, collect and analyze data, and collaborate with RPM, sales and product teams to translate results into actionable product improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Agronomy or related field, are comfortable with travel up to 70%, and have strong English skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or Horticulture is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% nationally and internationally.
• Experience in the vegetable seed industry is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and conducting field trials in the assigned territory, independently or with distributors/agents, in line with the crop trial plan and in coordination with RPM.
• Trial plan design, execution, data collection, analysis, reports with the use of tools like Mercado.
• Support the Product Manager in proposing Product Life Cycle advancements based on trial data.
• Part of the team, together with sales, breeding, RPM, collecting information about market, customers, competitors.
• Trial protocol design and improvement.
• Product performance trials and data collection to determine the added value of new varieties.
• Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of trials, collection of data, analysis and reports.

Skills

Pioneering

Analytical

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Seed industry experience

English

Education

B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture

Tools

Mercado

Job description

Field of Work: Breeding

Location: Several(MX), MX

Legal Entity: BU Vegetables (501)

Contract Type: Regular

Is Full Time?: Yes

Onsite/ Remote: Onsite

Job ID: 16705

We are on the lookout for a passionate and innovative Trial Development Specialist for Guadalajara, Jalisco. If you thrive on curiosity, love to analyze data, and have a pioneering spirit, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine. Our target start date is September 1, 2026

As a key player in our team, you'll be at the forefront of our assortment innovation whilst managing and conducting field trials with key accounts. Your analytical skills will help us unlock new potentials and bring groundbreaking products and solutions to market. You'll collaborate with our dynamic Customer Teams and Product Managers, gathering insights and driving advancements that make a real impact.

Join us and be part of a team that values creativity, teamwork, and a proactive approach. Together, we'll explore the boundaries of what's possible in seed breeding and lead the way in sustainable practices. At KWS Vegetables, we are not here to follow, but to pioneer.

Your responsibilities

• Managing and conducting field trials in the assigned territory, PMC’s, independently or with distributors / agents in the region, all in line with crop trial plan and in coordination with RPM
• Trail plan design, execution, data collection, analysis, reports with the use of tools like Mercado
• Support the Product Manager in proposing Product Life Cycle advancements based on trial data.
• Part of the team, together with sales, breeding, RPM, collecting information about market, customers, competitors
• Trial protocol design and improvement.
• Product performance trials and data collection to determine the added value of new varieties
• Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of trials, collection of data, analysis and reports.
• Support Product Development Manager in the proposal for PLC advancement (data)

Skills

• Pioneering mentality with a proactive and result-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team player with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Minimum of a B.S. in Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Experience in the vegetable seed industry is preferred.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (up to 70% of the time).
• Proficiency in English is an advantage.

Benefits

You will be part of a fast-evolving, international company striving to become a leader in the vegetable seed industry.

Your working environment is very diverse and you will collaborate with a team of experienced gurus and fresh talents.

You’ll receive a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

You get to work with fantastic colleagues and will be part of our Vegetable Squad.