Description:
Calgary, AB or remotely across Canada.
- Manage product supply levels and establish/allocate safety stocks
- Develop short & long term marketing plans and product forecasts (sales, volumes & profit contribution)
- Contribute to Global and Regional product strategy development as a member of the product leadership team
- Lead the development of product strategies, from acquisition and development, through post patent and exit
- Direct and approve product developments, including new AI's, formulation, packaging, label enhancements, to ensure maximum impact in marketplace
Qualifications
B.S. degree in Agriculture, Marketing, Business Administration or related discipline with 5+ years previous Marketing and/or Sales experience
- At least 5 years of commercial experience in the crop protection industry
- Keen understanding of agriculture, marketplace dynamics and customer needs
- Knowledge of marketing principles - positioning, market & financial analysis, communications
- Broad knowledge of product development process, regulatory requirements, production & logistical systems
- Knowledge of the seed industry
- Experience in a role requiring strong strategic analysis and decision making