Bayer

Brand Portfolio Manager (Agriculture - Seeds)

Bayer  •  Ho Chi Minh City, VN (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

JOB MAIN PURPOSE :

The Brand Portfolio Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and driving the performance of the company’s plant protection product (PPP) portfolio for key fruit & plantation crops (e.g., durian, citrus, mango, coffee, … The role ensures a profitable, competitive, and market-driven portfolio by integrating market insights, product strategy, marketing execution, and cross-functional alignment with Sales, FSMD, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Portfolio Strategy & Management

  • Develop and execute short & long-term portfolio strategies for fruit-crop PPP (fungicides, insecticides, biologicals, herbicides, soil health products, crop enhancement).
  • Identify portfolio gaps and new opportunities based on market intelligence, farmer needs, and competitor analysis.
  • Lead product life-cycle management: new product introduction, phase-in/phase-out, pricing strategy, performance tracking.
  • Coordinate trial/demo prioritization with FSMD and Field Agronomy Experts to generate strong local data packages.

2. Marketing & Brand Building

  • Own the brand positioning, value proposition, and messaging for assigned products.
  • Develop annual brand plans, including campaigns, digital content, promotional assets, and farmer engagement tools.
  • Ensure consistent, KSP branding across channels (field teams, dealers, influencers, digital).
  • Collaborate with Commercial Teams to deliver impactful launch events, product demos, and field days.

3. Business Performance

  • Manage annual sales targets, budget planning, and profitability for the portfolio.
  • Monitor market trends, cropping area shifts, pest/disease outbreaks, and competitor activities.
  • Provide monthly and quarterly performance reviews with actionable recommendations.
  • Partner with Sales to drive field execution and achieve market share growth.

4. Stakeholder & External Engagement

  • Engage with key growers, cooperatives, distributors, and government/extension agencies (PPPD, NAEC, DARD).
  • Represent the company in industry events, technical workshops, and fruit-crop development programs.
  • Build partnerships for demonstration models, ICM/IPHM solutions, and sustainable farming initiatives.

YOUR KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :

  • 3–7 years of experience in crop protection, or agricultural marketing.
  • Strong understanding of major fruit crops and key pests/diseases.
  • Experience in product management, portfolio strategy, or technical marketing is preferred
  • Strong technical knowledge of PPP (fungicides/insecticides/soil health).
  • Excellent strategic thinking, analytical ability, and market insight.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple products and priorities.
  • Data-driven mindset and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and marketing tool



Application Period: 22/12/2025 - 30/1/2026 Reference Code:
859278
Division:
Crop Science Location:
Ho Chi Minh
Functional Area:
Marketing Position Grade:
VS 1.2
Employment Type:
Full Time Work Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
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Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition. We design our products and services to serve the most essential human needs of health and nutrition. At the same time, we strive to address some of the world’s biggest challenges presented by a growing and aging global population.

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Through the power of science, we’re pioneering new possibilities that advance life for all of us. That means reimagining how we care for ourselves and one another by empowering everyday health, improving approaches to patient care, and finding better ways to nourish our communities around the world.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Leverkusen, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
bayer.com
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