Product Manager (m/f/d)

KWS Group; Staffanstorps kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited contract

Dynamic work environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

KWS Scandinavia A/S in Southern Sweden seeks a full-time permanent Product Manager (m/f/d) responsible for technical product management of the cross-crop portfolio in the Nordic markets (Sweden, Finland & Norway).

You will coordinate variety testing, portfolio development, trials, registrations, and collaborate with breeding, Agroservice and International Product Management teams, including Crop Leads. Occasional travel to regions and test fields is expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in agronomy or related field.
• Experience organizing varietal trials and interpreting data.
• Knowledge of Sugarbeet production is a strong advantage.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-crop portfolio through variety testing and lifecycle monitoring.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor field trials and technical evaluations with breeders and international product teams.
• Support variety registration and maintain product documentation.
• Provide technical product knowledge to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Agronomic education

Field trials

Sugarbeet knowledge

Data analysis

Swedish and English fluency

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree in agronomy

Job description

For KWS Scandinavia A/S we are looking for a full-time permanent Product Manager (m/f/d) in Southern Sweden who is responsible for the technical product management of the KWS cross-crop portfolio in the Nordic markets (Sweden, Finland & Norway). The portfolio consists of Sugarbeet, Corn, Oilseed Rape, Hybrid Rye and non-hybrid cereals. This role focuses on variety testing, portfolio development, trial coordination and registrations, ensuring strong alignment with breeding, Agroservice, and International Product Management teams, including Crop Leads. Together with Sales, the role provides technical support to further develop our portfolio in the Nordics.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the cross-crop portfolio through variety testing, evaluation and lifecycle monitoring
• Plan, coordinate and monitor field trials, strip tests and technical evaluations in collaboration with breeders and international product teams
• Support variety registration and maintain accurate product documentation
• Analyze trial results and provide technical recommendations for portfolio positioning
• Ensure strong exchange with breeding teams to align market needs with pipeline development
• Provide advice and develop local concepts on stewardship management for crucial traits in Sugarbeet such as CONVISO® SMART, CR+, and others
• Contribute to cross-crop technical activities
• Support internal stakeholders with technical product knowledge and agronomic insights
• Align and coordinate with local team to secure efficient support, alignment and support business activities
• Provide tools, services and content, targeted to group of growers
• Internal team development: Regular training team members on product benefits, competitive environment, and technical details
• Attending on-farm meetings as a technical expert
• Regional adaptation: Making recommendations on which varieties are best suited to a specific region, soil type or crop rotation
• Content creation: Preparation of information materials, catalogs and articles, participation in field days and exhibitions
• Monitoring all varieties, trials, performance, and results in the market
• Demand forecasting: Collaborating with supply chain and sales to plan the required seed quantities for the season

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Agronomic education: university education in the field of agronomy or agricultural sciences or related fields
• Field trials: Experience in organizing or evaluating varietal comparative trials and interpreting data, technical product management
• Knowledge of farming / crop production, experience with Sugarbeet crop is a strong advantage
• Cultivation technologies: good knowledge of plant protection, fertilization principles and modern farming technologies
• Experience working with breeders or R&D environments is beneficial
• Ability to explain complex agronomic processes in a simple way
• Mobility: Driver's license and readiness for frequent travel to regions and test fields
• Fluency in Swedish and English (written and spoken), Finnish or Norwegian is an advantage
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Analytical thinking: Ability to analyse market trends, forecast demand, and draw data-driven conclusions when forming an assortment

At KWS, we believe that our people are the key to our long-term success. We offer:

• An unlimited contract with a stable, innovative, and internationally operating company
• A dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter
• Comprehensive training and opportunities for continuous professional development
• Attractive compensation and benefits package
• The opportunity to make a real impact in the agricultural sector and contribute to sustainable farming