Graduate - Growing with Innovation (m/f/d)

Start at KWS - Growing into the Future

Together we address the growing global food demand.

We offer an exciting entry opportunity for ambitious graduates and outstanding talents. Our vision is to grow a high potential talent pool for career exciting opportunities at KWS. You have recently graduated from a Master's degree in agricultural economics or studies agricultural or have a Master's degree with a multidisciplinary business management focus. Interested in corporate strategy and leadership topics? Curious about the agricultural business? We offer a 2-year program followed by the prospect of full-time employment. You can be the future of KWS.

Population growth, climate change and shrinking per-capita acreage.

Join in and solve these challenges with us. KWS dons a large portion of its revenue on research. Cutting-edge technology search as drones, robotics and new breeding technologies increase our efficiency. “Smart or Digital Classification” selects the field based on analysis and digitally controlled machines. The future of agriculture is already here. Come and be a part of it.

You hold a Master's in Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Biology, Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Informatics, Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding supported by a very strong interest in business/leadership topics. You have a couple of years of experience where you showcase early leadership potential. Experience can be demonstrated within a political or non-profit organization, a student club, university/community/work setting and/or leadership engagement in a project. In general, you are highly engaged in extracurricular activities. You are a highly engaged individual who is driven to make an impact early in your career. You proactively seek opportunities to deepen your knowledge and broaden your perspective. You are comfortable asking thoughtful questions and challenging assumptions constructively. You adapt quickly to changing situation, engage effectively with various stakeholders, and confidently step outside your comfort zone to accelerate your development. You are keen on joining a career in the agricultural industry and you are passionate about the future of agriculture. You demonstrate strong project management capabilities, including prioritization, organization and follow-through. We are a global company present in 70 countries around the globe, so working in multicultural teams and diverse environments is a key to your success. Communicating clearly and confidently in English is mandatory, any additional languages would be an asset. Your time spent overseas doing study abroad, working abroad, internships, or work & travel counts for us. This will be your first full-time job after your or studies you are in early professional steps of your corporative career. You should be available for full-time work by October 2026 and be available for assessments between March - June 2026.

30 days of paid vacation, a 38-hour working week with flexible working hours and remote work options within Germany; overtime can be compensated with time off Attractive compensation package, including holiday and Christmas bonuses, relocation and visa support, as well as compensation for public transport (job ticket) Close proximity to the university city of Göttingen and good train connections, with the train station located right next to KWS Exclusive employee benefits, including discounts from numerous partnership companies via Corporate Benefits, Hansefit sports, and access to cultural and sporting events An international environment within a familiar atmosphere of a headquarters to build your network and all connections you need to develop in combination with a lot of international colleagues. As a family-owned company, we are guided by the values of team spirit, trust, independence, and vision. This culture is lived every day and creates a welcoming and supportive working atmosphere from day one Make yourself grow – we offer tailored learning and development opportunities, especially for graduates, with a focus on early leadership skills, project management, and business related topics Intensive onboarding program – gain deep insights into KWS by learning about our business, strategy, and leadership, through exclusive meetings with senior management, site visits, exposure to different parts of the organization, and networking with former graduates