Crop Protection Portfolio Manager
Nutrien - Loveland, CO
posted 6 months ago
About the position
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through our purpose of Feeding the Future. Our culture of care is guided by core values such as safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity. Nutrien Ag Solutions, the retail division of Nutrien, provides full-acre solutions through a network of trusted crop consultants at over 2,000 locations across North America, South America, and Australia. With more than 150 years of experience, we help growers achieve the highest yields with sustainable solutions, offering a wide selection of products, including proprietary brands like Loveland Products, Proven®Seed, and Dyna-Gro®Seed, along with financial, custom application, and precision ag services. In this role, you will develop strategic marketing plans for the crop protection product line, aligning with Loveland's long-term direction for the US and Canada. You will collaborate closely with Loveland research and sales personnel, industry contacts, and Nutrien personnel to assess market conditions and manage a portion of the Loveland crop protection portfolio. Additionally, you will work with the sales and tech service group to validate product performances through marketing field trials, providing financial analysis for the product line with timely forecasts and portfolio rationalization opportunities. Your role will also involve identifying and implementing new promotional tactics to create awareness of our products.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic marketing plans for the crop protection product line consistent with Loveland's long term direction, for the US and Canada
- Work closely with Loveland research/sales personnel, industry contacts, and Nutrien personnel to accurately assess market conditions and manage a portion of the Loveland crop protection portfolio
- Collaborate with sales and tech service group to validate product performances, both new and old, with marketing field trials designed to strengthen overall marketing messages
- Provide financial analysis for the product line with timely and accurate forecasts as well as analyzing the current line to determine portfolio rationalization opportunities
- Identify and implement new promotional tactics to create awareness
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree; Agriculture related field preferred
- 8+ years' professional experience with 6+ years in sales or marketing in an Ag related field
- Ability to travel 30-40% nationally and internationally (Canada)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage
- Life insurance and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week
- Retirement program with generous matching employer contributions
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Paid personal and maternity/parental leaves
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Eligibility to participate in annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan
