Head (m/f/d) of Sales - KWS Poland

Head (m/f/d) of Sales - KWS Poland

Field of Work:  Marketing & Sales
Location: 

Prusy, Kondratowice, PL

Legal Entity:  KWS Lochow Polska
Contract Type:  Regular
Is Full Time?:  Yes
Onsite/ Remote:  Hybrid Working Within Country
Job ID:  15998

                                                     Join the leader in the seed industry and take the lead of sales strategy at one of the most innovative companies in agriculture!

 

Location: Poznań or Kondratowice
Full-time, permanent

Agriculture / B2B
Business travel: 25-40%

Reports to: Head of Country Poland

 

KWS Lochow Polska Sp.z o.o.  is looking for an experienced Head (m/f/d) of Sales, who combines strategic thinking with a strong market flavor and experience in the management of a large team. Someone who naturally combines data, commercial intuition, and decision-making and can translate strategy into measurable results.

 

Why should you consider this role?

  • You will have a real impact on market development and drive the sales throughout Poland
  • You will work with top products and a brand with an established, strong position in the industry
  • The management expects a hands-on person partnership, - your opinion will have a real impact on the future of the company
  • This is a role for a leader who likes to act, make decisions, and lead teams through changes

 

Your mission:

  • You will develop and implement a sales strategy for four main crops: sugar beet, corn, rapeseed, and cereals
  • You will lead a sales team of over 30 people, including 5 Regional Managers
  • You will build long lasting relationships with key distributors and industry partners
  • You will be a partner to the Management Board – you will bring your market expertise and help manage the organization
  • You will combine cross-functional activities with internal stakeholders such as Marketing, Product Development, Logistics, and Finance
  • You will manage the budget and bear full responsibility for sales results (approx. PLN 250 million)

 

Who are we looking for?

  • A leader who combines strategic vision with an excellent understanding of the Polish agricultural market and distribution channels, with proven experience in sales management in the agricultural or B2B sector
  • An experienced manager and leader who can effectively manage and develop teams, motivating them during times of change and dynamic challenges
  • An analyst who makes bold decisions based on data and experience
  • A partner who can build relationships within the company and with external customers
  • A person who acts with responsibility, transparency, and courage
  • Fluency in English and Polish is required

What do we offer?

 

  • Competitive salary and stable employment in a reputable company
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical care, company car, laptop, iPad, mobile phone, life insurance, pension plan, and additional vacation days
  • Opportunities for professional development through training, workshops, and support from KWS Group experts
  • Work in an international organization with a strong market position and high standards
  • Real impact on the market and the chance to shape the future direction of business development in Poland

 

If you want to make a real impact on the growth of one of the most recognized seed brands in Poland and help shape the future of our business, we would be delighted to receive your application! Please send us your CV in English, along with information about your expected gross monthly salary.

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About KWS
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: www.kws.com/career. Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/.

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