Global Head of Tropical Crops Product

The job will be global and focused on tropical crops. It will require significant travel to the tropical markets in Asia Africa and Latin America. However a large part of the activity can be done remotely from home or local office. Due to this fact no specific location is required though some limitations apply.

Duties:

• Collect inputs /trends from region/global to shape the long-term crop strategy of our tropical vegetable crops.
• Project leader and cross-functional convenor for these crops on global initiatives.
• Define IP strategy metrics.
• Provide strategic guidance and collaborate with stakeholders/counterparts for product centric teams in Production & Supply Finance and Research & Development.
• Responsible for securing a clear strategic segmentation of the portfolio between customer segments.
• Own the global Target Product Profiles for the crop mega-segments.
• Prioritize traits and breeding program resource allocation across regions & customer segments.
• Drive solving product portfolio gaps and opportunities to address alliances and licensing (in close collaboration with the growth team).
• Set Global portfolio thresholds to drive profitability and new product introduction success.

Qualifications :

• Education: A degree in agriculture agronomy or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in the seed business and/or crop marketing including research commercialization production and/or supply chain management.
• Understanding of vegetable seeds preferably in tropical growing environments.
• Knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices: Understanding of sustainable agriculture practices and their impact on crop production environmental sustainability and profitability.
• Financial acumen: The ability to manage budgets forecast revenue and analyze financial data to ensure profitability.
• Strategic thinking: The ability to develop and implement long-term crop strategies that align with the companys goals and objectives.
• Leadership skills: The ability to lead cross-functional teams and motivate team members to achieve common goals.
• Customer focus: The ability to understand customer needs and preferences and develop crop portfolios that meet those needs.

Additional Information :

Salary for this role is $137900 - $256100 per year. 

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  
• 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits. 

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