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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

- Solid 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.

📌 Head of Marketing - Agricultural Solutions India (Mumbai)
🏢 Basf
📍 Mumbai