Technical Sales Representative - Murcia

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**Technical Sales Representative \- Murcia** ============================================ **Professional Areas:** Marketing and Sales , **Location:** Murcia **Legal Entity:** KWS SEMILLAS IBÉRICA S.L. **Contract Type:** Permanent **Full-Time:** Yes **ID:** 16812 **KWS Vegetables** is seeking to hire a **Technical Sales Representative** to support our commercial growth in **Murcia, La Mancha, and northern Almería**, based in **Murcia**. We are looking for a candidate with **agronomic expertise, experience in the horticultural seed sector, and an established network of contacts in the region**, particularly related to open-field crops such as **melon and watermelon**. In this new, **permanent, full-time position**, you will have a direct impact on KWS Vegetables’ growth and the development of our business in the region. **Your key responsibilities:** * Manage and develop the customer portfolio within your assigned territory, building strong, long-term commercial relationships * Drive sales, margin, and market share of our varieties by identifying new opportunities and customer needs * Maintain close contact with farmers, marketing companies, distributors, and other key market stakeholders * Provide technical advice to customers on our varieties and their management, combining agronomic expertise with commercial insight * Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity, and relay this information to internal teams * Actively participate in Local Crop Teams, collaborating with Development, Breeding, and Product Management to define local strategies for crops such as melon and watermelon * Work closely with Marketing to organize Field Days, commercial initiatives, and variety positioning activities This position requires extensive field presence and frequent customer visits within the assigned territory. **What we are looking for:** * Degree in Agronomic Engineering, Agricultural Technical Engineering, or equivalent qualification * Commercial experience and knowledge of the **horticultural seed market** * Strong understanding of the agricultural market in **Murcia and surrounding areas**, especially regarding **melon and watermelon crops** * An **established network of contacts in the region**, plus the ability to build new commercial relationships * A clearly commercial profile, with experience in negotiation, customer management, and business development * Self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented, and capable of independently organizing work activities * **Valid Class B driver’s license**, and willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory * Fluent Spanish and conversational English (minimum B1 level) Previous experience with other horticultural crops such as pepper or tomato will be highly valued. **Why KWS Vegetables:** You will join a **young and growing project**, with much still to build and the opportunity to make a visible impact from day one. You will work alongside a close-knit, dynamic, and collaborative team, enjoying high autonomy in developing your territory and pursuing new opportunities. All this backed by the knowledge, resources, and stability of **KWS**, combining the agility of a developing project with the support of an international group with a long-standing legacy in seeds, plant breeding, and agricultural innovation. This is an opportunity to combine **sales, agronomic knowledge, market development, and commercial strategy**, directly contributing to the growth of our vegetable business in Spain. **Do you know the market, enjoy working closely with customers, and feel motivated to build something new? This could be your next challenge! Apply now.** **About KWS** KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies, with more than 5,000 employees across over 70 countries. Since 1856, we have continued to grow as an independent, family-owned enterprise. We focus on crop cultivation and the production and marketing of sugar beet, maize, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape, and sunflower seeds. To achieve this, KWS combines state-of-the-art plant breeding methods with substantial investment in research and development. For us, diversity is not just a value—it is a key factor in our success. Just as plant resilience depends on diversity, our success relies on the diversity of our teams. Regardless of your background or identity, we invite you to join KWS. More information and career opportunities: www.kws.com/careers/. Follow us on LinkedIn®: https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/. Privacy Policy for Applicants: www.kws.com/dataprotection. Please select the country and, if applicable, the specific business area corresponding to the position you are applying for.