KWS ist eines der führenden Pflanzenzüchtungsunternehmen weltweit. Über 5.000 Mitarbeiter in mehr als 70 Ländern erwirtschafteten im Geschäftsjahr 2021/2022 einen Umsatz von rund 1,5 Mrd. Euro. Seit über 165 Jahren wird KWS als familiengeprägtes Unternehmen eigenständig und unabhängig geführt. Schwerpunkte sind die Pflanzenzüchtung und die Produktion sowie der Verkauf von Mais-, Zuckerrüben-, Getreide-, Gemüse-, Raps- und Sonnenblumensaatgut. KWS setzt modernste Methoden der Pflanzenzüchtung ein, um die Erträge der Landwirte zu steigern sowie die Widerstandskraft von Pflanzen gegen Krankheiten, Schädlinge und abiotischen Stress weiter zu verbessern. Um dieses Ziel zu realisieren, investierte das Unternehmen im vergangenen Geschäftsjahr mehr als 285 Mio. Euro in Forschung und Entwicklung.
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Shape the Future of Sustainable Crop Protection with KWS!

Are you looking for an exciting professional challenge in an internationally operating, innovative, and sustainable company? Would you like to make a real impact on the future of sugar beet production while working with experts from across Europe?

KWS Polska Sp. z o.o., headquartered in Poznań, Poland, is a leading breeding company dedicated to developing innovative crop varieties and producing high-quality seed. To strengthen our Product Development & AgroService team, we are looking for a Crop Protection Expert (m/f/d) to join us in a permanent, full-time role offering a hybrid work model with flexibility to work from various locations across Poland.

In this role, you will play a key part in developing and implementing resistance management strategies for sugar beet, helping to ensure the long-term effectiveness of KWS crop protection solutions while supporting sustainable agricultural practices. You will collaborate closely with international experts and provide technical expertise to customers and the commercial organization. The position involves regular business travel across Poland to support field activities, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional cooperation.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to manage weed and fungal pathogen resistance in sugar beet production by promoting sustainable crop rotation and optimized herbicide and fungicide programs.

• Plan, establish, and manage field trials across Poland, analyze results, and provide technical recommendations.

• Monitor herbicide and fungicide resistance, collect field samples, and collaborate with KWS headquarters and international experts to support resistance monitoring and solution development.

• Transfer global technical knowledge and best practices to the Polish market and contribute to continuous innovation.

• Prepare and deliver technical training sessions, field demonstrations, and knowledge-sharing activities for customers and the sales organization.

• Provide technical and agronomic support to key customers and assist in resolving complex crop protection challenges.

• Represent KWS at industry events, technical meetings, and field days while strengthening the company's position as a trusted technical partner in the sugar beet market.

Profil

Your Profile:

• University degree, preferably in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Protection, Agriculture, or a related field

• Professional experience in crop protection, particularly with herbicides and fungicides• Strong knowledge of weed science, plant protection, and resistance management strategies

• Experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating field trials

• Experience delivering technical training, presentations, and knowledge transfer activities

• Certification or authorization to advise on the use of plant protection products is highly desirable

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a strong customer-oriented mindset

• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Strategic thinking, proactive attitude, and the ability to drive continuous improvement

• Experience working effectively in international and cross-functional environments

• Fluent Polish and good English language skills

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

• Valid Category B driving license and willingness to travel extensively (approximately 75%) across Poland, with occasional travel abroad

Wir bieten

What We Offer:

• A challenging and impactful role in an international company committed to innovation and sustainable agriculture

• The opportunity to shape crop protection strategies and contribute directly to the future of sugar beet production• Close collaboration with international experts and participation in global projects

• Continuous professional development through training, knowledge sharing, and access to the international KWS network.

• Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including private medical care, life insurance, pension plan, additional vacation days, company laptop, and mobile phone

• A collaborative, respectful, and supportive working environment where your ideas and expertise matter

• A hybrid working model that offers flexibility while supporting close collaboration with colleagues and customers

At KWS, we believe innovation starts with people. If you are passionate about crop protection, enjoy working closely with customers, and want to contribute to sustainable agriculture, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and information about your expected gross monthly salary through our online application system and join KWS to grow your career while shaping the future of agriculture!

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