Marketing Manager, NAFTA AgraQuest

AgraQuest, Inc. is currently seeking a NAFTA Marketing Manager who will be responsible for
product management activities in the companys North American markets. The incumbent will
play a central role in coordinating the work of multifunctional crop teams to drive marketing
activities for key brands in the region including: product positioning, pricing, distribution and
packaging, programming and market communications. The position requires a solid
understanding of relevant crop production practices, strong understanding of pricing and
positioning strategies, and the ability to motivate and orchestrate input from the many
different players necessary to drive sales and profit increases in the region.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Designs and implements product strategies including positioning, packaging, pricing and
support programs to drive sales and/or profit increases.
Supports US and Canadian sales team efforts for key brands.
Supports distribution partners selling efforts through technical positioning, programs and
training.
Develop and implement market research projects to support new strategies.
Oversees customer support (call center) for inmarket products, particularly resolving
customer issues received via phone or web.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) from a fouryear college or university or Masters degree
(M.A./M.S.) in agriculture or business.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of three years related Ag industry experience and/or training with a Bachelors
degree
A minimum of one year related Ag industry experience and/or training with a Masters
degree
KNOWLEDGE:
Basic mathematic principles, including margins, markups, accruals
Understanding of fungicide and/or insecticide sales and uses in production agriculture in
NAFTA
Understanding of and relationships in the AgChem distribution channels
Microsoft suite of programs including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe
Experience with North American agriculture (including distribution, crop cycles, common
diseases and pesticide usage) a plus
SKILLS:
Professional and confidential
Good team builder
Strength in quantitative analysis and attention to detail

ABILITIES:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
form.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
Effectively organize, prioritize and followup on work assignments.
Maintain accurate records.
Work independently and as a member of a team.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to listen, and to translate information into meaningful action.
Willingness to solicit and accept input from many directions
Focus on execution to achieve project goals and timelines, taskoriented and decisive
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and abilities required of personnel so classified.

Location:	1540 Drew Avenue Davis, CA 95618 United States