Job Description

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.

We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.

Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities .

Objective of the Position:

• Advance and execute regional expansion strategy based on global strategy in country, incl. business plans for new molecules/ technologies from global research and cross-regional LCM projects and drive regional crop strategies.
• Propel shift from top line and volume growth to value creation and profitability through Portfolio & Strategy, Countries, People & Working culture and Collaboration.
• Drive deep understanding of customer needs and identify new business opportunities
• Develop and implement country strategies for accelerated opportunities of growth
• A core member of AP country Management team

Main Tasks:

• In country strategic crop systems F&V and Rice, lead marketing portfolio team to generate and share grower insights, customer experience insights, competitor, industry environment, regulations, and AP’s own strength and weakness to finetune our strategy
• Develop country LTP plans, lead teams to generate global F&V and Rice crop system strategy implementation plans in country; and rotational crop plans to maximize R&D investment, periodically update country strategic plan;
• Drive connected offer in F&V and Rice crop systems, steer sustainability, digital and value chain innovation plans in country
• Steer pricing and profitability governance; Prioritize resource investments
• Participate the Country Supply & Operational Planning meetings (S&OP); participate the budget process
• Lead Go to Market strategy such as 3rd party collaboration including in-licensing and out-licensing, and business model innovation
• Coach teams to develop the skills and competencies within the country communities and develop talents

Job Requirements:

• University Degree in Agriculture/Crop Protection/Chemistry/Business Management, preferably with post-graduate degree
• 12 years of leadership experience in crop protection industry preferably in marketing and sales with proven track record
• Strong leadership skills and ability to foster teamwork and collaboration
• Solid understanding of crop protection or related agronomic technologies
• Strong strategic thinking and familiar with marketing frameworks / tools.