Trial Development Specialist
About this role
At KWS Vegetables Italy, we are looking for a passionate and results-driven Trial Development Specialist to join our team in the Lazio/Campania area. This is a full-time, unlimited contract position with a hybrid work mode, offering the opportunity to contribute to innovative agricultural solutions in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Your responsibilities
As a Trial Development Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our vegetable varieties by:
- Conducting product performance trials to assess the added value of new varieties.
- Collecting, analyzing, and reporting quantitative and qualitative trial data.
- Supporting the Product Development Manager with data-driven proposals for PLC advancement.
- Independently managing and executing field trials in your territory, in coordination with distributors, agents, and the crop trial plan.
- Designing trial plans and protocols, ensuring high-quality execution and data completeness.
- Using tools like Mercado for data analysis and reporting.
- Collaborating with sales, breeding, and product management teams to gather market insights.
- Providing expert product information and cultivation advice.
- Preparing elevation meetings and contributing to successful product introductions.
Your Profile
We are looking for someone who brings both expertise and enthusiasm:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or Horticulture (minimum requirement).
- Experience in the vegetable seed industry is preferred.
- Solid background in product development and trial evaluation.
- Fluent in English and Italian manadatory (spoken and written).
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- A proactive team player with excellent communication abilities.
- Self-organized and result-oriented.
What we offer
At KWS, we believe in cultivating talent and growing together. You will benefit from:
- A collaborative and inclusive work culture.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- The chance to work with cutting-edge agricultural technologies.
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.
- CHUBB insurance
- A salary range between 30k - 54k based on the experience
Become a freshplorer at KWS – where innovation meets sustainability and join our Vegetables Squad!
Company at a glance
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. We focus on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. Ca.5,000 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries.
At KWS we work in an international environment with motivated employees and experienced teams. We want you to contribute your know-how and knowledge, your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. We will provide you with continuous support for further professional and personal development.
This is how we think and act at KWS. If you share this viewpoint and want to seed the future with us, visit us on: www.kws.com/career.
Top Benefits
- Collaborative And Inclusive Work Culture
- Professional Development And Growth Opportunities
- Cutting-edge Agricultural Technologies
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Chubb Insurance
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