Campaign Manager Seed & Seed Treatment - Maternity Cover
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Deliver on annual business objectives, market share and profitability targets through the effective development and implementation of portfolio strategy and seasonal campaign plans.
2. Manage the OSR and Maize portfolios leading the Go to Market campaigns to develop the strategy and seek collaborative input from Market Development, Sales & Field Solutions.
3. Develop marketing communications plans in conjunction with the Marketing Communications team through the development of seasonal Campaign Briefs.
4. Ensure campaigns are delivered in line with business and portfolio objectives.
5. Be instrumental in driving advocacy for the crop internally and externally to enhance sales.
6. Be innovative to explore new solutions to overcoming agronomic challenges that farmers face within the crop, working with a team of cross-functional experts to lead new initiatives such as Crop Systems.
7. High levels of internal stakeholder engagement needed to transform and establish seed as a core pillar of the organisation.
8. Support customer-facing interactions to deliver on our objectives in seed and seed treatments.
9. Develop a robust market analysis including market trends, competitor activities and customer insights to accurately forecast product requirements.
10. Lead the UK Hybrid Wheat Project Team to develop the strategy and launch plan for Hybrid Wheat Systems.
11. Sales & operational planning – lead the monthly S&OP process for Seed and seed treatments to accurately forecast product requirements and phasing.
12. Support Market Development with creation of the marketing trials program, to ensure consistency with the Field Solutions trials and near to market products are incorporated at the appropriate time.
13. Regulatory Science collaboration and alignment - seek regulatory expertise and information to support the development of portfolio strategy.
14. Responsible for providing relevant portfolio information to internal stakeholders.
15. Events - support the Communications Specialist with organisation and communications messaging for industry events.
16. Manage market funding programs for the relevant portfolios in line with Global policy and regional guidance.
Who you are:
1. Relevant experience within the agricultural industry.
2. BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (preferable, but not essential if agriculture/farm experience is gained).
3. Relevant University Degree.
4. Seed technical knowledge and understanding of the seed market.
5. Sales and marketing experience or relevant qualifications.
6. Visionary & innovative and able to work on own initiative.
7. Results-oriented individual with a strategic mindset.
8. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex challenges.
Please note this is a 14 month Maternity Cover contract.
What we offer:
* Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual bonus.
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance.
* Wellness programs and support.
* State of the art offices.
* International career possibilities.
* Flexible and Hybrid working.
* Help with home office equipment.
* Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
* We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment.
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