Regional Market Development Manager UK - Ireland
Job in
1619, Andijk, North Holland, Netherlands
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
KWS SAAT SE
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Sales
Business Development, Area Manager, Client Relationship Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Regional Market Development Manager UK - Ireland
Field of Work:
Marketing & Sales
Location:
Andijk, North Holland, NL
Legal Entity: BU Vegetables (501)
Is Full Time:
Yes
For the UK & Ireland, we’re ready to take the next step moving into a direct sales model. That’s why we’re looking for a Regional Market Development Manager who knows the market, spots opportunities early, and turns them into action.
In this role, you’re more than a commercial driver. You’re the connection between growers, processors, retailers, and our internal teams. You bring insights from the field into our strategy, guide where we move next, and make sure our crops spinach, Swiss chard, red beet and beans land where they create the most value.
You’ll be the voice of the market within KWS and play a key role in strengthening our position in this important region. Hands‑on, strategic, and always focused on impact.
In this role, you report directly to the Global Customer Team Lead while keeping full ownership in the region. You operate with a high level of independence, but always as part of a team that moves forward together.
Your responsibilities
Drive market development in the UK & Ireland from strategy to execution.
Build and maintain strategic relationships across the value chain.
Translate market insights into actions for breeding, product and business development.
Drive successful introduction and adoption of new varieties.
Identify growth opportunities and strengthen KWS’ market position.
Connect teams and stakeholders to deliver impact together.
Skills & experience
5+ years of experience in vegetable seeds, fresh produce, or a related agri‑sector.
Strong understanding of UK & Ireland vegetable production and market dynamics.
Comfortable working with data and tools such as ERP (ABS/SAP), CRM (Salesforce) and product systems (Mercado).
Skilled in building and maintaining relationships across the value chain.
Able to translate market insights into concrete business opportunities.
Why you’ll want to join our Vegetable Squad
Play a key role in building the future of KWS Vegetables in one of Europe’s most important markets.
A role that goes beyond sales with real influence on strategy, market development and product direction.
Direct impact on how we grow and position our business in the UK & Ireland.
Work with an ambitious, international team that’s moving fast and thinking ahead.
Access to strong breeding capabilities and continuous innovation.
A visible role where your input truly shapes decisions and results.
Join the team!
Ready to make your mark in the UK & Ireland market as our new Regional Market Development Manager? Join our Vegetable Squad! For more information about this vacancy, please contact our Global Customer Team Lead René van Meijel at or
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