Head of Product Optimizer Marketing
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About the job
Syngenta Group is looking for a Head of Product Optimizer Marketing to lead the marketing and portfolio strategy for the Product Optimizer segment across vegetable crops and regions. In this role, you will translate grower, retailer, shopper and value-chain needs into propositions, positioning, pricing and go-to-market plans. You will lead, coach and develop a team of 4–6 marketing professionals and manage the marketing budget.
What you will do
- Lead marketing and portfolio strategy for the Product Optimizer segment across vegetable crops and regions
- Translate grower, retailer, shopper and value-chain needs into propositions, positioning, pricing and go-to-market plans
- Use downstream and industry insight to influence product, crop and innovation choices
- Lead, coach and develop a team of 4–6 marketing professionals and manage marketing budget
- Work with technical, crop, commercial, portfolio, R&D and regional teams to create innovation briefs
- Contribute to five-year business planning and ensure aligned execution of marketing strategies
What you bring
- Significant experience in marketing, category management, portfolio management or commercial leadership in vegetables, fresh produce, seeds, food or related value chain
- Strong understanding of the vegetable industry from growers to consumers
- Experience translating customer or shopper needs into product specifications, portfolio decisions or innovation opportunities
- Commercial experience with assortment or portfolio management, pricing, promotion, quality, availability, supplier management or waste reduction
- Experience leading teams and cross-functional projects in an international and complex environment
- Credibility, strategic judgement and communication skills to influence technical experts, growers, commercial teams and senior stakeholders
What you get
- Annual bonus and profit-sharing
- Flexible working options including up to 2 days per week from home
- Unlimited access to online learning platform Learning Edge
- Employee Assistance Program with free advice, coaching and support
- 25 vacation days plus 1 vitality day, extra vacation day every 5 years from age 35
- Travel allowance of €0.23 per km up to 50 km one way if living more than 5 km away
About Syngenta Group
Syngenta Group is a global company focused on crop protection and seeds.
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