Director, Marketing, Crop Protection & Non-Crop Portfolio

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee the commercial strategy for the U.S. Crop Protection and Non-Crop portfolio.

• Formulate and implement strategic marketing and business plans, annual marketing plans, budgets, demand forecasts, and profitability objectives.

• Recognize market opportunities, competitive threats, portfolio deficiencies, and customer requirements to shape investment strategies.

• Supply strategic market intelligence and commercial insights to executive leadership and global marketing teams.

• Spearhead commercialization strategies and product launches for pipeline offerings.

• Guide product positioning, value propositions, pricing strategies, channel directions, and lifecycle management.

• Safeguard and enhance key portfolio franchises through competitive tactics, supply chain optimization, cost management, and unique positioning.

• Propel digital transformation utilizing Salesforce, Power BI, and advanced analytics.

• Enhance marketing initiatives, account planning, and sales enablement processes.

• Create marketing processes, project governance frameworks, commercialization readiness, and performance tracking systems.

• Lead cross-disciplinary teams encompassing Asset Management, Sales, Technology, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Development, and Global Marketing.

• Cultivate and nurture a high-performing marketing team through mentoring, succession planning, and talent development.

• Set priorities, establish accountability, and define performance expectations while nurturing future marketing leaders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Agriculture, Agronomy, or a similar field.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in marketing, product management, portfolio management, or commercial leadership within the agricultural, crop protection, seed, or specialty chemical sectors.

• Proven track record of successfully leading product launches and managing intricate agricultural product portfolios.

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. crop protection, non-crop, distribution, retail, and grower markets.

• Experience in formulating strategic business plans, forecasts, budgets, pricing strategies, and commercial initiatives.

• Established leadership in cross-functional teams that involve Sales, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Finance.

• Strong analytical, financial, communication, and executive presentation abilities.

• Capability to meet the specified physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

• Occasional travel may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Incentive or profit-sharing program available for all full-time employees.

• High-quality healthcare coverage commencing on the first day.

• Medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental insurance options.

• 5% company contribution to the 401(k) plan.

• Quarterly discretionary bonuses.

• Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions.

• Financial assistance programs available.

• Life and disability insurance coverage.

• Generous paid time off, encompassing vacation, holidays, and volunteer days.

• Flexible work arrangements are offered.