UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Job Summary: The US Marketing Lead Herbicides is responsible for annual profit, loss, and strategy development of the assigned product portfolio. Interface with multiple functions within the organization including sales, key account managers, supply chain, finance, development, regulatory, and global marketing. Provide marketing direction and support to the sales team in support of achieving set product goals. The lead will set long term direction through our LRP and development plan.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BS or BA degree required with a preferred focus in Agricultural Science or Business.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in the Agriculture industry including experience in the Herbicide segment.
- Ability to work independently as part of a cross functional team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clear, concise data to individuals and in a group setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to maintain internal and external relationships.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, word processing, spreadsheet create/formula creation, presentations, and analytics and trending software.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
60% | Portfolio Coordination:
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40% | Strategic Planning:
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KEY COMPETENCIES:
Business Acumen | Degree to which an individual understands and applies business knowledge to maintain and advance organizational effectiveness |
Planning/Organizing/ Project Management | Plans and schedules work according to changing priorities; designs and maintains effective systems and processes for managing work |
Decision Making | Thoughtful decisions and sound judgments made based upon a clear understanding of problem or issue, relevant information, data, experience, business objectives and potential impact to UPL |
Communication | Speaks, writes, listens, and presents information in a logical and articulate manner appropriate for the audience |
Influence | Can get others to adopt an action by using data, facts, logic and credible personal presence |
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Number of direct reports – 2
- Number of indirect reports – 0
Travel: Approximately 60% on time on the job.
We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. #UPLJobs