Portfolio Manager - R&D Crop Protection - Wagga Sydney NSW - FILLED BY US!
We are looking for an inquisitive person with a technical agronomy background and a passion for product marketing to manage a portfolio of crop protection products for a global company.
Who will you work for?
This business is the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for their customers. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve - we hope you'll be part of the solution. Working with the company connects you with more than 21,000 colleagues united by a shared vision to grow what matters. They offer career opportunities across more than 140 world-class R&D facilities and in more than 130 countries.
The role itself?
In the position, your day to day responsibilities will include:
Overall strategy for the product portfolio
Setting and delivering short & long term product strategy financial goals
Serving as a central point of contact with global/regional/sub-regional marketing in the assigned category; when launching new products, working closely with other functions to ensure timely and effective launch execution
Developing crop, molecule, marketing, and brand plans for the category through well thought of segmentation, targeting and positioning process
Identifying and assessing market opportunities; understanding the market needs by using the best practice tools
Supporting in the formulation of tactical plans and working closely with the Sales Team to ensure flawless execution of campaigns in target market segments
Working closely with the marketing communications & digital services team to design and implement product communications, digital marketing initiatives and campaigns
Developing customer programs to drive loyalty and supporting the sales planning team to execute the same
Providing leadership and direction to the LPCT and MFT, setting the agenda and driving it forward
Identifying opportunity, building new business cases and updating existing business cases within project guidelines
Engage distributors, agronomists, influencers and farmers in forums, discussions and surveys to uncover simplicity opportunities around products and utilising these to drive enhanced marketing activities
What kind of person will fit the role?
The perfect person for this role would have:
Tertiary education in agriculture, business and/or marketing
Experience in Marketing focused on portfolio management or project management in agribusiness or related industries that connect with end-users desirable
High level communicator; high responsiveness rate and able to articulate messages well in small to medium size groups
High competency in time management and project management skills
How will you be rewarded?
You will be rewarded for your contributions to the business with an attractive salary (proportionate to your experience and skill set), generous incentive program, tools of trade, 11% superannuation and outstanding professional development opportunities.
If you would like more information on this role or want to discuss your next career move, please make contact with Josh for a confidential conversation.
0416 142 130
josh.peters@nationalagrisolutions.com.au
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Location:
Wagga or Sydney NSW
Work Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
10 January 2024