Trial Development Specialist

Field of Work: Business Development Location: Legal Entity: KWS Vegetables BV Contract Type: Is Full Time?: Onsite/ Remote: Job ID: 16661 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! Please enable JavaScript Screen readers cannot read the following searchable map. Follow this link to reach our Job Search page to search for available jobs in a more accessible format. About KWS KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development. At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us. Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/ . Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/ . Our data privacy policy for candidates is available on www.kws.com/dataprotection . Please select the country where the job you applied for is posted in and, if applicable, the specific business unit. Job Segment: Agricultural, Agronomy, Horticulture, Product Development, Data Analyst, Agriculture, Research, Data