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Head of Marketing, North America Jobs in Cary, NC at UPL
Title: Head of Marketing, North America
Company: UPL
Location: Cary, NC
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 Marketing Head of North Americais a critical position on the North America leadership team focused on driving strategic initiatives to assist in delivering on the global goal to double company sales over the next 5 years. The Marketing Head reports into the Regional Head of North America and collaborates with regional and global teams; Head, Global Marketing, Head, US Ag Sales, Head, Corporate Alliance, Head, Head, Canada, Head, R&D / Regulatory, Head, HR, Head Finance, Head, Legal.
Job Responsibilities
Member of the North American Regional Leadership Team (RLT) accountable to develop / deliver the annual financials, mid / long term strategy and a high engaged work force.
In partnership with the Commercial Leaders, develop portfolio leadership teams and sales and operations processes to deliver a profitable portfolio of products within United States and Canada.
Partner with the global portfolio team to create a strategic plan for new product introductions and redefine the roadmap to meet annual and 5-year objectives.
Partner with the Research & Development, Regulatory organizations at the regional and global level to develop the product portfolio pipeline for the region that contributes towards the short-, medium- and long-term business objectives.
Develop and implement growth plans both organically and through potential acquisitions.
Lead from the front and directly impact the future growth of the business through leading Product Marketing, Canada Marketing, Marketing Services and Communications
Be accountable for new product launch excellence, value pricing, portfolio development and management and enhancing the global brand of UPL with customers.
Develop a high-performance team and drive a culture of marketing and execution excellence.
In partnership with HR, build a development program for the Marketing team.
Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree required with a preferred focus in Ag Marketing or Business.
History working in the Agricultural Chemical or related Agriculture Industry required.
15-20 years’ Brand Marketing, Product Marketing, and Customer Marketing, etc.
10-20 years’ Leadership and management of both indirect and direct teams.
Demonstrated success creating implementing marketing strategies.
Prior direct and / or indirect sales channels; distributors, retailers, and growers.
Set direction and drive …
