LOCATION

Godrej One - Mumbai, IND

COMPANY

BASF India Limited

JOB FIELD

Marketing & Sales

JOB TYPE

Permanent

JOB ID

144726

FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS

On-site

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 setting, 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.

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