SVP Product Marketing - Crop Protection

AMVAC CHEMICAL CORP

14h

About The Position

American Vanguard has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Senior VP of Product Marketing reporting directly to the CEO. As Senior VP, you will be asked to develop and deliver the companies’ Product portfolio in alignment with CEO-set goals and incorporating optimal balance between growing and managing existing products and identifying new innovations and acquisitions. American Vanguard, a diversified agricultural and specialty products company focuses on crop protection, turf and ornamental markets. From our global headquarters, we operate a wide range of businesses in the U.S. (AMVAC®, AMGUARD™ Environmental Technologies) as well as in Australia (AgNova Technologies™), Brazil (AMVAC do Brasil); Latin America (AGRI Center™), Mexico (AMVAC Mexico), and globally (Greenplants®, Agrinos®). Established in 1969, we drive the growth and sustainability of agricultural products for human and animal consumption, natural fibers, and alternative fuels through a successful, unwavering strategy focused on: Developing new products and acquiring well-established brands in proven crop protection chemistries [https://www.american-vanguard.com/strategic-areas/proven-chemistries], turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications Advancing the industry with precision agriculture technologies [https://www.american-vanguard.com/strategic-areas/precision-ag-technologies], GreenSolutions™ [https://www.american-vanguard.com/strategic-areas/green-solutions], and other progressive technologies Focusing on international expansion and innovative product development as a true technology-based solutions provider [https://www.american-vanguard.com/strategic-areas/solutions-provider]

Requirements

Skilled in assessing and selecting crop protection products to enhance and manage a strategic product portfolio
Proficient in developing compelling business cases to support the pursuit of new product opportunities
Ability to engage with potential partners through strategic outreach and communication to build alignment
Expertise in forming and negotiating partnerships and licensing agreements
Skilled in guiding new products through the commercialization process, ensuring successful integration into the portfolio
Proficient in tracking and analyzing partnership performance to make informed strategic adjustments
Strong change management skills to lead organizational adoption of new systems and processes
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly visible role
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Chemistry, or related field
20+ years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 5 years at a senior management / executive role
Proven experience leading global R&D, New Product functions with successful launches growing top line
Experience successfully developing and leading high performing teams
Strong networking and negotiation skills
Excellent communication skills as well as presentation skills adapted to various audiences including Board of Directors, Investors and other key stakeholders
Ability to implement system and process standardization
Proven capability with business analytic dashboards and modernization initiatives

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and improve focus across R&D, Regulatory, Product Management, and M&A
Oversee new product pipeline creation and stage gate accountability across functions globally
Responsible for consistent growth in new product pipeline development and new product sales
Accountable for developing NPV analysis of stage gate 3 projects and measuring performance
Set up Product Excellence (Product Management and Pricing) and M&A capabilities within the organization
Support American Vanguard’s EBITDA improvement goals by embedding EBITDA-focused mindset within teams and brokering new ways of working around manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives
Set team governance standards to encourage ongoing collaboration and improvement
Deliver and demonstrate measurable performance and capability improvements through defined success metrics and KPIs

Benefits

Industry leading Medical (PPO Insurance), Dental, and Vision care with low out-of-pocket costs
Life and Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) offered

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