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Crop Protection & Seed Treatment Portfolio Mgr
Requisition ID: 32775
Location: Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
Workplace Type: On-Site
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Job Type: Full Time
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.
What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans for the seed treatment and crop protection product line in alignment with Loveland Products' long-term direction and Nutrien Ag Solutions' overarching seed treatment crop protection strategy
• Build and manage a 3-5 year innovation pipeline focused on differentiated, value-added seed treatment solutions
• Conduct ongoing portfolio analysis to identify growth opportunities, rationalization needs, and financial performance improvements
• Create and manage the yearly marketing plan, including product launches, promotional campaigns, brand awareness initiatives, sales enablement programs, and communication strategies
• Identify and implement new promotional tactics to enhance market visibility and customer engagement
• Partner closely with Loveland research, sales teams, industry contacts, and Nutrien personnel to assess market conditions and guide portfolio decisions
• Collaborate with sales and technical services to validate product performance through marketing field trials and translate results into compelling marketing messages
• Lead and coordinate cross-departmental project teams through the stage-gate process-from gap analysis and ideation to pre-commercial and post-commercial execution
• Work closely with the regulatory team to coordinate and oversee new product introductions and manage lifecycle strategies for the existing seed treatment and crop protection portfolios
• Provide timely and accurate financial analysis, including forecasting, pricing insights, and performance tracking for the seed treatment and crop protection product line
• Evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to inform strategic decisions and maintain a competitive portfolio

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree; Agriculture related field preferred
• 8+ years' professional experience with 6+ years in sales or marketing in an Ag related field
• Ability to travel 30-40% nationally and internationally (Canada)

Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this role, in Deerfield Corporate Office location, is between $121,500 - $190,850. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.
We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.
In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.
This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.
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The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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