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Glossary > National Marketing Manager

Role Purpose

The primary responsibility of the Marketing Manager is to lead the seed business unit to develop and implement strategies for increasing business in existing and future markets and achieve targeted growth rates.

Typical Work Activities

  • Develop product strategies
  • Formulate product positioning
  • Organize product demos and new product launching plans
  • Prepare future sales plans in conjunction with sales management
  • Coordinate with supply chain for ensuring future supplies
  • Oversee marketing and advertising campaigns in conjunction with sales team
  • Select and work with advertising and communication agencies and teams
  • Propose overall budgets to meet sales targets
  • Provide leadership and training for marketing team

Educational Requirements

  • Degree preferably at MBA level in agribusiness or marketing

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

  • Experience in leadership role with sales, marketing and advertising
  • Demonstrated abilities for analysis and creativity
  • Experience in production agriculture, preferably in the seed business
  • Knowledge of the distribution channel in the agricultural industry

 

 

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