Global Segment Leader – Agriculture

Momentive•New York, NY

About The Position

In this role, you will lead Momentive’s global Agriculture segment—setting the vision, shaping the strategy, and driving the growth agenda for a business with significant market potential. You will take ownership of the segment’s direction, partnering across commercial, marketing, R&D, and operations to turn strategy into results. You will drive new business development, marketing excellence, innovation, and cross‑functional alignment to achieve key performance targets, including Segment EBITDA, NPI performance, annual AOP commitments, and the 5‑year growth plan. We are open to considering candidates in various locations for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 years of commercial/business leadership experience
Working knowledge of Ag market trends, customers, and technologies.
Expertise in Agricultural Adjuvants and crop protection applications
Proven strategic planning and execution capabilities
Strong interpersonal, communication, and executive presentation skills
Experience with P&L, forecasting, and ROI-based decision-making

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience in the Agricultural Crop Protection or Agricultural Adjuvant Industries.
MBA or Master’s in a related field
Marketing competencies and experience should include: Strategic Marketing, Value Proposition development, Market Segmentation, and New Product Launches.
Experience with global teams and cross-regional collaboration
Familiarity with MGPP, DFV, and strategic marketing frameworks
A proven track record of delivering growth in the Agricultural Adjuvant Industry.

Responsibilities

Segment Strategy & Growth Develop and execute ga lobal segment strategy
Grow the segment through new business development, share expansion, new product introductions, and application development.
Define go-to-market strategy and value propositions enabling profitable growth.
Discover the voice of the customer and market intelligence to identify and qualify growth and innovation opportunities aligned with global and regional trends.
Lead strategic growth programs
Define and drive the segment innovation strategy
Define segment marcom strategy and drive demand generation activities.
Commercial & Customer Partnership Establish relationships with new accounts, define and drive new growth opportunities in close partnership with ADEs, Technology, and Sales.
Provide Global Account Leadership to ensure global account management in line with the global segment strategy.
Closely align with Segment Sales Leaders on AOP, regional sales targets, and strategy execution.
Collaborates with the GBL, Segment Sales Leaders, and product manager to set the pricing strategy for the segment.
Application & Technical Enablement Lead Field Marketing, Technology, and Application Development teams to drive growth through new applications and new product innovation.
Ensure regional readiness for product launches and technical support
Drive strategic marketing rigor to bring differentiated solutions and strong value propositions to the market.
Cross-Functional Integration Collaborate cross-functionally to drive profitable growth for the segment.
Partner with operations, supply-chain, and procurement to optimize global supply-chains to ensure capacity for growth, and on-time delivery with minimal lead times, costs, and working capital.
Partner with product stewardship to develop and execute a proactive regulatory strategy to support the growth of the segment
Partner with marketing communications to develop and execute promotional strategy and tactics.
Lead operating rhythms and utilize digital tools to drive execution.
Represent the segment in business reviews and planning cycles Leadership & Talent Development Build and develop high-performing, engaged teams
Drive succession planning and organizational evolution
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
Additional time off with years of service.
401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
Student debt pay-off program.
Professional development programs and courses.
Wellness programs and financial education.