VP, Iberia & Maghreb
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Job Summary
We at Yara are part of a global network collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the worlds key challenges - resource scarcity food insecurity and environmental change.
About Yara
At Yara we are part of a global network collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the worlds key challenges including resource scarcity food insecurity and environmental change. Our ambitious strategic agenda to grow a nature-positive food future requires continuous innovation as a crop nutrition company. Yara operates globally with sales in around 150 countries and approximately 17000 employees.
About the Position
The Vice President Iberia & Maghreb is accountable for defining and driving the commercial and business strategy across the Iberia and Maghreb region in close coordination with local managers.
This role represents the most senior commercial and business leadership position in the region with full accountability for sales marketing agronomy and day-to-day business operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the regional Management Team to develop and execute Yaras strategy across Iberia & Maghreb driving the strategic transformation initiatives defined in the Business Plan and aligned with the Europe South Business Unit strategy.
- Oversee Yaras Iberia terminal operations ensuring safe compliant and efficient handling and storage of products driving operational reliability and cost competitiveness and aligning terminal performance with regional commercial priorities and supply chain strategy.
- Promote and ensure a strong culture of safety compliance and ethics in line with Yaras global standards HESQ requirements and Code of Conduct.
- Define and implement a cohesive farmer-centric Go-To-Market strategy for the region integrating digitalisation crop and yield solutions regenerative agriculture and a strong aligned distributor and value-chain partner base.
- Drive the commercialisation and scaling of Yaras regenerative and sustainable crop nutrition portfolio including low-carbon nature-positive and traceable value chains in close collaboration with Farming Solutions Sustainability and Regional/Global teams.
- Identify and capture new sales opportunities strategic partnerships and growth levers across key markets and product portfolios working closely with Global Planning & Optimization Transport Management Europe Procurement Production Plants and Yara Europe Business Services.
- Own the regional crop roadmap and lead the development of new solutions application tools and market opportunities.
- Contribute to Yaras scale and excellence agenda by fostering regional and global synergies and ensuring effective talent management succession planning and a diverse talent pipeline.
Profile
- University degree in Business Finance Engineering Agronomy or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Senior General Management or Regional Leadership roles preferably within Agriculture Food or Industrial sectors.
- Strong strategic analytical and decision-making capabilities.
- Proven ability to build effective cross-functional collaboration and deliver results in complex matrix environments.
- Deep understanding of the agri-food sector in Iberia; exposure to Maghreb markets is a strong asset.
- Fluent written and spoken Spanish and English; additional languages are a plus.
- Strong digital mindset with experience leveraging CRM systems and data-driven decision-making.
- Modern leadership style with a strong commercial mindset high energy and a structured inclusive approach.
- Excellent communication influencing and people-management skills; experience leading multidisciplinary teams is essential.
- Open approachable culturally agile and able to communicate clearly with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information
- Reporting line: SVP Mediterranean
- Location: Madrid (Living in Madrid is required)
- Travel requirement: Up to 40%
- Contract: Local contract permanent full-time
Contact details
For further information please contact Isabel Montero HR Advisor ().
Please note that applications must be submitted via Yaras career page in line with GDPR requirements. CVs received outside our portal will not be considered.
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Last day to send your application will be 1st of March.
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Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this Yara has firmly anchoredDiversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
As part of our recruitment process where permitted by local law we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Business Development
- Eclipse
- Economics
- Accounting
- Corporate Risk Management
- Brokerage
About Company
Yara's mission is to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. We are working to decarbonize food, shipping and other energy-intensive industries.
