Growing into the Future

We offer an exciting entry opportunity for ambitious graduates and outstanding talents.

Our vision is to cultivate a high potential talent pool for career opportunities at KWS. You have recently graduated from a Master’s degree in agricultural studies or agricultural economics or alternatively have a Master’s degree with a multidisciplinary business management focus.

Interested in corporate strategy and leadership topics? Curious about the agricultural business? We offer the prospect of a full-time contract after the graduate term.

We are inviting you to work at a company that is developing and utilizing the latest technological innovations to keep up with the challenges our world presents. KWS spends 18.5 percent of its revenue on research and utilizes the most high-tech solutions such as drones, robotics, satellite pictures and many other technological advancements to increase efficiency in sustaining current and future populations. Some call it “Smart farming”, the other call it “digital farming”. But both mean the same thing: Tailored cultivation of the field with the help of data analysis and digitally controlled machines. Future of agriculture is already here.

You can be the future of KWS.

Your quick check

Are you a good fit for our Growing into the Future Program?

Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics or in a field related to Agricultural Sciences and interest in business/leadership topics
Or Master’s degree with interdisciplinary business focus (e.g: Management, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or a relevant field) with an interest in or willingness to learn about agriculture
You are looking for your first work experience
Interest in the agricultural industry and business/leadership topics
Demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking and strong sense of initiative
Overseas experience i.e. study abroad, work abroad, internships, work & travel
Extracurricular activities such as taking part in political or non-profit organization, active membership with a student club, leadership experience in a university/community/work setting and/or engagement in a project.
Strong intercultural skills

Fluent in English is mandatory, any additional languages would be an asset
Start of program September 2021

What you can look forward to

Attractive remuneration package
30 days of holiday
Payments for holiday and Christmas
An international, motivated and dynamic team present in 70 countries around the globe
Family-owned company guided by the values of closeness, reliability, independence and foresight;
This culture is lived in practice creating an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one.

What to expect during the 2-year program

4-week onboarding training course:

Get to know our brand values – closeness, foresight, independence and reliability
Learn to think strategically, display leadership qualities, lead a project, make your own mark and integrate design thinking
Visit the KWS headquarters as well as a hub, R&D center, breeding station and production center
Take part in field work to gain experience at the front line
Franklin Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly EffectivePeople” that will help you adapt to change

Graduate community:

Periodically meet with your fellow students, exchange best practices, get to know KWS managers personally, take part in additional training courses and make contacts in exciting team projects.

Mentors:

Pairing with experienced KWS employee whom will support your personal and professional development

Projects:

Join dynamic teams to tackle 4 exciting projects
Sole responsibility for the timely planning, monitoring and implementation of your own project.

People at KWS

Working at KWS means treating each other with respect and working together with open, friendly and relaxed people, beyond national borders.

Pia Werner, Expert Social Media