Key Account Manager - Sugar Industry (m/f/d)

As part of our succession planning, we are looking for a key account manager for sugar industry (m/w/d) for the support of our central partners and institutions in the German sugar industry with a focus on the North German sugar beet market.

In this key position, you combine sound knowledge about the culture of sugar beet with strategic customer management, commercial understanding and a strong sense of long-term business relations.

In addition to the sales support of the northern sales regions, the focus is on building long-term partnerships and the strategic positioning of our sugar beet portfolio in the market.

You are central to selected companies in the sugar industry as well as the associated cultivation associations, working communities, consultancy organisations and other relevant market players. You actively shape the positioning of our sugar beet portfolio and contribute significantly to KWS' long-term sales success.

The position offers you the opportunity to adopt an established network, develop it sustainably and at the same time provide new impulses for the future orientation of our sugar beet business.

The body shall be filled in full time and indefinitely.

These tasks are your responsibility: Establishment, maintenance and development of long-term relationships with central institutions in the sugar industry, including beet offices, associations, working communities (ARGEs) and consultancy institutions Responsibility for the support of large and medium-sized key accounts and for the successful positioning of the KWS sugar beet portfolio, including variety presentation and price negotiations Designing and implementing the sales strategy for sugar beet, together with Lead Key Account Management, including quantity and sales planning, portfolio placement and marketing activities Close cooperation with internal interfaces such as product management, marketing, area managers, customer service & logistics, production and breeding to translate market requirements into successful sales, product and marketing strategies Participation in the long-term planning of varieties, quantities and forecasts and in the strategic development of the sugar beet business (SP2035) Conducting market analyses and monitoring relevant market and industry developments to identify opportunities and potentials Ensuring compliance with stewardship requirements (CONVISO® SMART & CR+) as well as internal and external training Organisation and implementation of customer and industry events in close cooperation with marketing and product management Representation of KWS as a trusted contact person to customers, partners and relevant market players in the German sugar industry

Take this with you: completed studies of agricultural sciences or comparable qualifications; with corresponding professional experience, study is not absolutely necessary Knowledge of the culture of sugar beet and a very good understanding of the German sugar beet market and its relevant actors Ideally, an existing network in the sugar industry, in the case of cultivation associations, consultancy institutions or comparable organisations Professional experience in the agricultural sector, for example in sales, key account management, product management, consulting or a comparable customer-oriented function Impressed communication and negotiation strength as well as the ability to build long-term and trusted customer relationships Structured, self-organized and organised mode of operation and high reliability and durability willingness to design, initiative and joy in cooperation with different internal and external stakeholders Flowing German knowledge and good English skills Class B driving licence and high readiness to travel within Germany (approximately 50%, seasonal)

We offer you: A key strategic position in the German sugar beet business A varied field of activity with close cooperation over sales, product management, marketing, breeding and production The opportunity to introduce new ideas and actively shape the future orientation of the sugar beet business Extensive training and further training opportunities to develop professionally and personally A valuable work environment and a family business culture company car also for private use, attractive salary package (including annual employee profit participation, Christmas and holiday allowance, 30 days of annual leave under collective agreement), occupational pensions, asset-effective benefits, childcare allowance and many other benefits

Do you want to actively shape the future of the German sugar beet business and introduce your expertise in a strategically important environment? Then we look forward to your application via our online portal.

Please submit your application by 9 September 2026 via our career portal.

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