Job Description

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture innovation company (Part of 33.4 billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improving global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 60,000 people in over 100 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

About this job:

• Set and implement CU direction for Fungicide / Insecticide Productin line with Territory Crop / Indication strategies to deliver CU strategy and enable profitable market share growth
• Co-develop PPD, PLCM, and brand planning in collaboration with Territory Asset Head
• Build portfolio strategies aligned to market need & supporting delivery of CU 5-year plan
• Ensure that country brand plans are aligned to Territory Asset strategies
• Operational marketing aspects for the CU (e.g. SOP, Pricing, SPP, HPC, etc.)
• Maximize profit generated from Fungicide / Insecticide portfolio
• Act as a contact point for Territory functions on Insecticide Product strategy and portfolio-related matters for alignment

Accountabilities:

• Lead brand planning, post-patent-defense, product lifecycle managaement, and value & portfolio pricing for Fungicide / Insecticide Product
• Lead NPI excellence through leadership and coordination of an NPI team and overall process (where relevant)
• Contribute as a Key member of the CU Commerical Team (CCT) and Territory Portfolio Leadership team (TPLT), and crop campaign teams, ensuring that operational decisions are aligned to asset strategies and maximize value of assets across crops
• Lead development of 5-year CU portfolio plan to enable profitable market share growth and gain consensus on priorities and resource plans
• Develop and monitor market intelligence, bringing customer insight into brand strategies and marketing plans
• Work with CU Head of Marketing and Territory Asset Heads to reassess key priorities for current year activities to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Pricing (value, portfolio)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 – 10 years’ work experience in Agricultural chemicals, having worked either in commercial or technical role in Agricultural companies.
• Good in working with Customers and Channels in country
• Understand market dynamics and competitive environment in CU Insecticide product markets and translate it into strategy.
• Designs effective product life cycle management strategy and brand strategy
• Ability to apply MaSE pillars effectively
  • Creates strong, distinctive brand
  • Delivers distinctive value proposition to customer
  • Develops/implements effective pricing strategy
  • Able to use market research effectively to understand customer, markets and channels
• Anticipates changes in the market and adjusts strategies accordingly
• Analytical & strategic thinking
• Good Command in English
• Influencing and negotiation
• Good in Communication and presentation skills
• Be able to do project management

Additional Information

Location: CW tower - Head Office, Bangkok