About this role
<p><strong>About the role</strong><br>As <strong><span>Head of Commercial</span> (all gender) Business Unit Corn </strong>at <strong>KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA</strong>, you will take full ownership of one of our core business pillars, with a clear mandate to drive profitable growth and strengthen market position in a dynamic and increasingly demanding market environment.</p> <p> </p> <p>We are looking for a commercially driven leader who combines strong sales expertise with the ability to transform and future-proof the business - balancing performance delivery with structural change.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this role, you will lead and further develop the commercial organization, sharpen strategic direction, and ensure rigorous execution across markets - while actively reshaping the business unit to enhance competitiveness, performance, and long-term value creation in close alignment with global functions and senior leadership.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Drive profitable growth and market share expansion</strong> of the Corn business unit across Europe and globally</li> <li><strong>Lead the global commercial organization end-to-end</strong> (sales, business development, product management, marketing) with a clear focus on performance and customer impact</li> <li>Own full <strong>P&L responsibility</strong>, including revenue, margins, and cost management and ensure sustainable value creation</li> <li><strong>Shape and execute the transformation</strong> of the business unit, mode land organization to evolving market conditions, while creating commitment to change, developing a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring disciplined execution and measurable impact</li> <li><strong>Develop and execute the short-, mid-, and long-term business strategy</strong> for the Business Unit Corn</li> <li>Identify and implement <strong>growth-oriented commercial strategies</strong> to ensure sustainable profitability</li> <li><strong>Lead and develop high-performing teams</strong>, fostering a performance-driven and collaborative culture</li> <li>Drive <strong>commercial excellence</strong> by continuously improving sales processes, structures, KPIs, and ways of working</li> <li>Ensure alignment with global functions, group standards, and cross-Business Unit initiatives</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your profile</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven track record in <strong>driving profitable growth and market share expansion</strong> combined with <strong>leading transformation initiatives</strong></li> <li>Strong <strong>commercial and sales leadership expertise</strong>, with the ability to steer organizations via KPIs and performance management</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to <strong>evolve and reposition businesses</strong> in changing or challenging global market environments</li> <li>Track record of <strong>building and leading high-performing, performance-driven teams </strong></li> <li>Highly motivating leadership style with the ability to <strong>inspire and energize teams</strong></li> <li>Strategic, analytical, and entrepreneurial mindset with a strong <strong>customer focus </strong></li> <li>Ability to build <strong>strong relationships with customers and partners</strong> to ensure long-term business success</li> <li>High level of <strong>process discipline and organizational rigor</strong>, ideally in a standardized/transforming environment</li> <li>Several years of relevant professional experience, including <strong>multiple years in leadership roles </strong></li> <li>Fluent in <strong>English</strong>, additional languages are an advantage </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What we offer</strong></p> <p>At KWS, you step into a role with <strong>true entrepreneurial responsibility</strong> and the opportunity to shape the future of agriculture.</p> <ul> <li><strong>High-impact leadership role</strong><br>Take full ownership of a global business unit and actively shape strategy, performance, and long-term success.</li> <li><strong>Purpose-driven environment</strong><br>Contribute to sustainable innovation in agriculture and help address global food challenges.</li> <li><strong>Entrepreneurial culture</strong><br>We value initiative, accountability, and long-term thinking – empowering you to make decisions and drive impact.</li> <li><strong>Strong collaboration across a global network</strong><br>Work closely with international teams, senior leaders, and cross-functional experts in a highly collaborative setting.</li> <li><strong>Performance-driven and supportive culture</strong><br>Join an environment that combines high expectations with trust, openness, and mutual support.</li> <li><strong>Stability with long-term perspective</strong><br>Be part of an independent, family-owned company focused on sustainable success over short-term gains.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why KWS?</strong><br>At KWS, we combine <strong>scientific excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit</strong>.<br>We believe in empowering our leaders to take ownership and create lasting impact – for our customers, our colleagues, and future generations.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Interested in shaping the future of our Corn business?</strong><br>We look forward to connecting with leaders who are ready to drive performance and transformation at scale.</p>