Are you a highly motivated leader with a passion for corn crop strategies?
We’re looking for a Crop Lead Corn (m/f/d) at KWS SAAT SE & CO. KGaA, to manage the global crop product strategy and drive our growth ambition.In this exciting role, you will prioritize product development based on market needs to maximize the corn portfolio's value, using our breeding pipeline to enhance sales channels, profitability, and operational efficiency. This position is permanent and available full-time. Your place of work will be in Einbeck, Lower Saxony.
Join us and make an impact in shaping the future of corn!
Your Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement a long-term product strategy, aligned with market trends and customer needs
2. Translate market needs into R&D priorities
3. Lead portfolio lifecycle management: positioning, launches, phase-outs, and regional harmonization across sales channels to maximize breeding pipeline potential
4. Extent licensing business to leverage breeding pipelines
5. Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to create strong product concepts and value capture strategies
6. Develop and lead the Corn Academy training platform to build sales team expertise
7. Drive digitalization and develop data-driven tools for product assessment and decision-making
8. Partner with Heads of Regions on commercial ambitions (volumes, price position)
9. Work closely with Business Development, R&D, Production, and R&D to align strategies regarding product development, portfolio producibility and campaigns
What you bring:
10. University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics or a related field
11. Several years of proven business experience in the seed industry
12. Strong leadership, communication, and networking skills
13. Strong commercial background (sales, marketing, portfolio or product management)
14. Fluent English (other languages are a plus)
15. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term strategies
16. Intercultural experience and an entrepreneurial mindset
17. Analytical skills with a hands-on approach
What we offer:
18. A varied and impactful role in a truly international environment
19. Flat hierarchies, motivated colleagues, and an open, collaborative culture
20. Flexible working hours and hybrid working options, plus international travel
21. A family-owned company culture based on trust, vision, and independence
22. Excellent professional development opportunities under our motto: “Make Yourself Grow!”
23. Great working conditions: modern, ergonomic offices, free parking, company bike scheme, childcare allowance, and additional benefits (holiday pay, Christmas bonus, capital-forming benefits)
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