<span _msthash="875" _msttexthash="904605" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Strategic sales management wanted!

<span _msthash="876" _msttexthash="4564274" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Are you ready to drive revenue growth and strategic alignment across different markets?

<span _msthash="877" _msttexthash="79659073" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We are looking for our new <b _istranslated="1">Sales Manager (m/f/d) for the Southeast & Southern Europe region (+ Middle East & Africa) for rapeseed, grain & specialty crops at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA. In this role, you will manage our sales business through the KWS Group's sales structures, dealers and licensees and shape regional sales, marketing and product strategies in line with our overarching corporate strategies.

<span _msthash="878" _msttexthash="141190166" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As a member of the regional sales teams of the relevant regions, you will balance the interests of all crops within the KWS portfolio for field crops, with special responsibility for our rapeseed, grain and specialty crops portfolio and their optimal performance. As the designated regional manager (m/f/d) in certain countries, you will act as a central interface between the global interests of all KWS field crops and the individual countries, manage the respective country heads and be responsible for administrative matters.

<span _msthash="879" _msttexthash="24586328" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In addition, you will be part of the leadership team of the Cereals Business Unit and will play a key role in shaping the long-term success of our business activities in the areas of rapeseed, cereals and specialty crops.

<span _msthash="880" _msttexthash="11226332" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This exciting position is permanent and available full-time. Your place of work is at one of our main locations in <b _istranslated="1">Einbeck or Bergen, Lower Saxony.

<b _msthash="881" _msttexthash="153270">Your tasks:

• <span _msthash="882" _msttexthash="47416772" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Together with your regional management team, you will lead the regions to achieve the agreed goals for all relevant KWS field crops by developing and implementing robust sales, marketing and product strategies. They work closely with Country Heads to adapt these strategies to local market conditions.
• <span _msthash="883" _msttexthash="48665461" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Development of sales, price and distribution cost targets for the crops in the respective countries as well as management of the relevant stakeholders to achieve the targets. Derivation of regional demand planning for the crops of your business unit in close coordination with the production department.
• <span _msthash="884" _msttexthash="25179427" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Drive revenue growth in the regions, with special responsibility for the performance of your business unit's cultures. Promote collaboration with all business units and prioritize teamwork and close coordination.
• <span _msthash="885" _msttexthash="31529979" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Development and implementation of strategic plans for your crops in the regions in cooperation with the Global Crop Leads of the Cereals Business Unit, taking into account market-specific findings and in coordination with available capacities.
• <span _msthash="886" _msttexthash="48296378" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As designated Regional Manager (m/f/d): Representing the Regional Sales Team, leading the respective Country Head, supporting the further development of the local team, managing administrative matters in cooperation with the KWS Group and global functions, and participating in corporate committees.

<b _msthash="887" _msttexthash="198107">Your profile:

• <span _msthash="888" _msttexthash="6410573" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Master's degree or equivalent qualification with a strong interest in and understanding of agriculture.
• <span _msthash="889" _msttexthash="17129112" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Extensive experience in relevant functions with international sales experience and leadership skills, strong business understanding and proven success in increasing sales.
• <span _msthash="890" _msttexthash="5324046" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience in change management in international companies, ideally in matrix organizations.
• <span _msthash="891" _msttexthash="16326778" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders and foster successful collaboration across different cultures.
• <span _msthash="892" _msttexthash="8602581" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ability to develop strategic visions and translate them into actionable actions to achieve sustainable business results.
• <span _msthash="893" _msttexthash="6411444" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of personal responsibility and the motivation to exceed goals.
• <span _msthash="894" _msttexthash="5078372" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Motivating leadership style that fosters a culture of continuous development within teams.
• <span _msthash="895" _msttexthash="2175524" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Fluency in English, other language skills are an advantage.

<b _msthash="896" _msttexthash="126750">Our offer:

• <span _msthash="897" _msttexthash="7172321" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A varied and exciting job in an international environment with the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas.
• <span _msthash="898" _msttexthash="2883686" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Working in a highly motivated and dynamic team with flat hierarchies.
• <span _msthash="899" _msttexthash="6029179" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Flexible working hours with the possibility of mobile working (hybrid) as well as a high level of travel.
• <span _msthash="900" _msttexthash="21762078" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As a family-run company, we live values such as team spirit, proximity and trust, independence and foresight – a culture that we actively live by.
• <span _msthash="901" _msttexthash="6012994" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">True to our motto "Make Yourself Grow!", we promote individual professional and personal development.
• <span _msthash="902" _msttexthash="11173422" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Excellent work equipment (high-quality, ergonomic workstations, multiple monitors, air conditioning) as well as ample free parking on site.
• <span _msthash="903" _msttexthash="11686350" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In addition, attractive additional benefits such as capital-forming benefits, Christmas and holiday bonuses, childcare allowance and a job bike.

<span _msthash="904" _msttexthash="2045927" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Use the "Apply" function in the online job advertisement.