At KWS Austria Saat GmbH, our commitment goes far beyond breeding and producing seeds. We support our customers throughout the entire growing season—from sowing to harvesting and using our products—as a reliable partner.
We are looking for an experienced, strategically minded, and forward-thinking Lead of Sales (m/w/d): Your focus will be on successfully supporting our customers through the optimal sales channels (direct sales, sales partners, sugar industry). You will implement the strategic goals and action plans of the Head of Country and ensure sustainable, profitable sales and earnings growth. At the same time, you will actively shape the transformation process of our sales team into a customer-oriented organization that covers the entire KWS portfolio in Austria.
We offer you a permanent full-time position with plenty of creative freedom, a hybrid working model (home office & location in the St. Pölten area) and the opportunity to help shape a leading seed brand in Austria – in a modern, international environment.
Your tasks:
- Leading, developing and continuously coaching a dedicated sales team
- Planning, coordinating and implementing all KWS sales activities in Austria across the entire product portfolio
- Responsibility for budget and sales development
- Developing contract terms and target agreements in close coordination with the Head of Country
- Driving the transformation to a customer-centric organization
Your profile:
- Degree in agricultural sciences, agricultural economics or a comparable field, or several years of experience in sales management and personnel management
- Proven track record in direct sales and in establishing and managing sales partner networks
- In-depth understanding of the agricultural industry and market dynamics in Austria
- Experience in budget planning and control as well as responsibility for results
- Entrepreneurial thinking and results-oriented action
- High customer orientation and experience in stakeholder management
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Very good German and English skills
- Class B driver's license and willingness to travel (up to 50%, mainly in Central and Eastern Europe in addition to Austria)
Our offer:
- An extremely interesting and varied job in an international environment with the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas. Working in an international, highly motivated and dynamic team with flat hierarchies
- Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working
- As a family-run company, we live by the values of team spirit, closeness and trust, independence and foresight - a culture that is also lived in practice, e.g. through an open and friendly working atmosphere
- True to the motto: “Make Yourself Grow!”, we promote individual professional and personal development
In accordance with Section 9 (2) of the Equal Treatment Act, we hereby inform you that the minimum salary under the collective agreement is currently €2,038 gross on a full-time basis. We are willing to pay more depending on your qualifications and experience.
We look forward to receiving your application!