Crop Protection Portfolio Mgr
About the role
Nutrien is seeking a strategic marketer to lead the crop protection product line for Loveland Products and align with Nutrien Ag Solutions' overall strategy.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic marketing plans for the crop protection product line
- Build and manage a 3–5 year innovation pipeline for differentiated, value-added crop protection 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 crop protection portfolio
- Provide timely and accurate financial analysis, including forecasting, pricing insights, and performance tracking for the crop protection product line
- Evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to inform strategic decisions and maintain a competitive portfolio
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required; preferably in Agriculture related field or marketing
- 8+ years’ professional experience with 6+ years in sales or marketing in an Ag related field
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and teams
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Innovation management
- Market analysis
- Product development
- Customer engagement
- Financial analysis
- Regulatory compliance
Benefits
The salary range for this role, Deerfield Corporate Office, is between $122,000 - $175,000. Nutrien provides an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance, as well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Additionally, Nutrien offers a retirement program with generous matching employer contributions, paid vacation, sick days and holidays, and paid personal and maternity/parental leaves. Nutrien also has an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of the program(s).
Pay
$122,000 - $175,000
Schedule
National and international travel 30-40% is required.
Company Information
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. 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. Join us to help raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.