Brand & Product Management Expert (m/f/d) Agriculture / 60% - 100%

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 sugar beet, maize, 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.

Job Description

Do you want to actively shape the future of Swiss agriculture?

To strengthen our family team at KWS Suisse SA, we are looking for a committed and service-oriented personality as Brand & Product Management Expert (m/f/d).

In this responsible position, you will take over product management of our variety portfolio, develop market-oriented strategies and accompany products from testing to successful market launch.

The position is permanent and includes a workload of 100%.

The future workplace is located in the Zurich agglomeration or in the Zurich Oberland. Currently, our office is still centrally located in Basel, just a few minutes’ walk from Basel SBB station.

Look forward to a motivated team, exciting insights into the operational and strategic agricultural sector, as well as the opportunity to contribute your own ideas and actively help shape things.

Your tasks:

• Responsibility for product management of the KWS portfolio in Switzerland with a focus on sugar beet, oilseed rape, maize and cereals as well as further development of product and variety strategy

• Analysis of market, customer and competitor requirements and derivation of corresponding portfolio recommendations

• Accompanying variety trials and approval procedures in cooperation with relevant institutions and internal interfaces

• Planning and conducting variety demonstrations, customer harvest events and product training for employees, field service and trade partners

• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with customers, trial partners and other relevant stakeholders throughout Switzerland

• Leading product management projects and close cooperation with international teams in Einbeck and the company headquarters

• Regular travel within Switzerland and occasionally abroad in Europe to participate in training, specialist events and exchange with international KWS colleagues (approx. 30-40% travel activity)

Your profile

• Completed studies in agronomy, agricultural sciences or a comparable field

• Initial professional experience in product management, sales or a comparable area is an advantage; motivated career starters are also welcome

• Agricultural background or experience in the agricultural environment is a plus

• Fluent German and French skills as well as good English skills in spoken and written form

• Confident handling of common Microsoft Office applications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills as well as a convincing and professional appearance

• High customer and service orientation as well as enjoyment in building sustainable relationships with customers and partners

• Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style with pronounced organisational skills and the ability to successfully manage priorities

• High level of initiative, sense of responsibility, flexibility and hands-on mentality

• Willingness to conduct product training for employees, sales teams and trade partners

• High willingness to travel of 30 to 40% within Switzerland and occasionally abroad in Europe, especially for training and exchange with international KWS teams

• Driving licence category B is mandatory

We offer

• A varied position with high personal responsibility and scope for design

• Exciting and diverse tasks in one of the world’s leading seed companies

• A family-oriented, committed and international team with short decision-making paths

• Flexible working hours and attractive opportunities for mobile working

• Structured induction as well as individual training and development opportunities

• Modern work equipment and a appreciative working environment

• The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and actively help shape processes

• International collaboration and regular exchange with colleagues within the KWS group

• A permanent full-time employment contract

Sounds interesting? Then we look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, relevant certificates) via our online portal. Shape the future of agriculture with us. Become part of KWS Suisse SA!