Product Manager (m/f/d)

KWS Scandinavia A/S; Sweden; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited contract

Training & development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

KWS Scandinavia A/S is seeking a full-time Product Manager (m/f/d) in Southern Sweden to lead technical product management for the cross-crop portfolio across Sweden, Finland, and Norway. You will oversee variety testing, trials, registrations, and collaborate with breeding, Agroservice, and international teams.

Key tasks include coordinating field trials, supporting registrations, and providing agronomic insights to Sales to grow the Nordics portfolio.

Qualifications

• Agronomic education at university level in agronomy or related field.
• Experience in organizing or evaluating varietal trials and interpreting data.
• Knowledge of farming or crop production; Sugarbeet experience is a strong advantage.
• Ability to explain complex agronomic processes simply.

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 with breeders and international teams.
• Support variety registration and maintain product documentation.
• Analyze trial results and provide technical recommendations for portfolio positioning.
• Collaborate with breeding teams to align market needs with pipeline development.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Field trials management

Data analysis

Fluent English & Swedish

Education

University degree in agronomy or related field

Job description

Requisition ID16820-Posted09/04/2026-Staffanstorp- Fields of Work (1) -Professional/Associate-Up to 50%-Hybrid Working Within Country

Field of Work:Marketing & Sales,
Location:Staffanstorp
Legal Entity:KWS Scandinavia A/S
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 16820

For KWS Scandinavia A/Swe 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

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.

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