Head of KWS Germany (m/f/d)
Head of KWS Germany (m/f/d)
Einbeck, Lower Saxony, DE
Join the forefront of agricultural innovation and be a driving force in shaping the future of KWS Group - the trailblazer in plant breeding and seed products.
Make yourself grow by leading our united country team as our future Head of KWS Germany (m/f/d).
Your New Role:
As our new Head of KWS Germany (m/f/d) you will spearhead the development of an innovative seed company and its departments - ie. sales/marketing/product management and customer service.
You will lead this exciting journey of restructuring and change into a customer-driven team. This role is perfect for a visionary leader who thrives in making things happen and wants to leave a lasting impact on a renowned brand.
This is a permanent, full-time position.
Work from our HQ in Einbeck or at our Wohlde-based KWS site.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and inspiring large, diverse teams, bringing out the best in each member and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
- Developing and implementing sales strategies, driving the transformation of our sales department to new heights of success
- Taking the lead in restructuring our sales department, maximizing synergies, and creating a dynamic, high-performing team
- Promoting new ideas and initiatives to revolutionize our approach to sales, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving market
- Inspiring and empowering your team to embrace change and drive towards our shared vision, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence
- Serving as a passionate ambassador for our iconic brand, representing KWS with pride and enthusiasm
Your Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field (other degrees such as a Master’s degree, an MBA or comparable degrees are an asset)
- Proven track record of success in developing and implementing sales strategies, preferably in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Experience in leading big, diverse teams and in restructuring or transformation initiatives
- Strong understanding of the agricultural industry and market dynamics
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills with diverse target groups – ranging from our sales managers to our top management
- Energetic & result-driven individual with a passion for driving change
- Proactive solution-seeker and interested in continuous improvement
- Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment
- Excellent command of both German and English; additional language skills are an asset
Our Offer to You:
- A great and challenging environment for personal development, opportunities for leadership development and growth
- Leading a great and diverse team of talented individuals, specialists, experts and leaders
- 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
- Make yourself grow: we support the professional and personal development of our employees
- We offer an excellent working environment (e.g. ergonomic workstations, several monitors, air conditioning, state-of-the-art technical equipment, a fully-fledged, subsidized canteen
Join us on this thrilling journey of sales strategy innovation and department restructuring. Apply online now and be part of a team that's shaping the future of agriculture!
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