Location
Calgary, AB | Canada
Job description
Description
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
Come join our team! We are currently seeking a Marketing Leader, Canadian Seed and Crop Protection Business. The Marketing Leader will be responsible for leading long term business planning, coaching marketing disciplines in product strategy, product lifecycle management pricing & programs, route to market and promotions within the Canadian Seed and Crop Protection Business.
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for people leadership, people development of the marketing team
- Accountable for development & implementation of annual and 5-year marketing plans
- Responsible for setting sales and margin targets for product lines
- Accountable for delivering quarterly sales targets through coordination with Sales, Account management, customer service and supply chain.
- Key external connection with Pioneer Sales Agencies and Business Partner senior leadership teams (distribution, retail, end-user, associations, etc.)
- Lead demand forecasting process in partnership with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team
- Ensure connection to North America – long term strategy development / alignment, new product development & business cases, launch plans, product lifecycle strategy, etc.
- Work cross-functionally – R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Industry/Gov affairs, Marketing Communications, Sales, Account management
- Collaboration with Sales Leaders and Sales teams
- Lead Canadian Marketing Leadership team & frequently connect with the N America leadership team.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree with emphasis in business, agriculture or related field
What You Need:
- Minimum 10 years' relevant experience required.
- Agriculture and seed industry background preferred.
- Excellent communication and influence skills
- Proven knowledge of seed business processes and key systems.
- Strong business acumen with proven project management skills.
- Very strong oral and written communication, planning and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated facilitation & coordination skills.
- Must be able to work with people at all levels, including outside consultants and vendors, while influencing without formal authority.
- Must be able to build and maintain strong relationships
- Calgary, Alberta based role.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of time.
- Work from Calgary Commercial office at least 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) required
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