Product Manager (m/f/d)

Product Manager (m/f/d)

Field of Work:  Marketing & Sales
Location: 

Bratislava, Bratislava, SK

Legal Entity:  KWS Semena S.R.O.
Contract Type:  Regular
Is Full Time?:  Yes
Onsite/ Remote:  Remote
Job ID:  16852

 

Are you excited by the idea of working hands-on in the field and shaping the future of agricultural products? We’re looking for a proactive and organized professional to support KWS Semena product management activities by coordinating variety trials as Product Manager (m/f/d). If you're fluent in Slovak and English, highly mobile across Slovakia, and eager to contribute your knowledge in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. This position is unlimited and full time.

 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Support and ensure Agroservice activities
  • Conduct and assist in product management activities (the observation and evaluation of local, external trials (e.g., UKSUP, YAS, Strip)
  • Perform sampling activities as part of monitoring processes, in collaboration with the supervisor.
  • Responsible for observations, results and knowledge transfer to the supervisor
  • Organize and manage internal local and international variety trials systems
  • Cooperation with local and foreign providers of trials, quality analysis
  • Support the organization and actively represent KWS at regional events to enhance brand visibility and foster acceptance of KWS products, in close collaboration with the marketing and sales teams.
  • Implement product-specific and local practical trials in alignment with product management and the sales team
  • Provide technical and seeds transport support to supervisor and sales team
  • Build and maintain networks with internal and external stakeholders including associations and both official and private consulting
  •  Monitor and analyze competitor activities, including portfolio assessments and identification of differentiating features. Prepare local technical articles based on field observation and current issues

 

 

Qualifications and skills: 

  • University degree in Agriculture, Biology or related areas
  • Fluency in both Slovak and English language
  • Driver's license B
  • Willingness to travel within Slovakia around 75%
  • Advanced MS Office knowledge (especially Excel)
  • Comprehensive cross-crop, arable farming knowledge
  • Strong time management, organizational, and communication abilities
  • Detail-oriented with a precise and accurate approach to field observations
  • Self-driven and proactive mindset
  • Ability to work in a team as well as independently, adaptable and flexible

 

 

Our benefits

  • As a family-run company, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight and independence - this culture is lived in practice, creating an open and friendly working atmosphere
  • In line with our motto "Make yourself grow", we promote the professional and personal development of our employees
  • Social Program
  • Competitive salary of € 2040, 13th-month salary, and bonus scheme.
  • Corporate car and work equipment to support your role effectively

 

Seed your career by submitting your application today! We are looking forward to your application using our online application system.

 

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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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