Strategic Seed Market Manager - Toowoomba

**Strategic Product Portfolio Manager - Leading Seed Business** Join a leading seed business with a strong product range and focus on providing quality seed to farmers across Australia. **About the Company** This business specialises in research and development, marketing, extension and distribution of proprietary pasture and forage seeds, cropping, turf and seed enhancement technology. They maintain a strong research and development focus with significant programs being conducted across various sites in Australia. **The Role** Reporting to the Strategic Marketing and Innovation Manager and working across all functions of the business, you will be responsible for leading the business' market-driven strategy and aligning the portfolio with customer needs. Your day-to-day activities will include: • Develop, revise and execute long-term market strategies based on a deep understanding of current and emerging market needs • Proactively manage product portfolio with the objective of meeting market needs whilst maximising financial return to the business • Work with key internal stakeholders to identify tools required for successful marketing campaigns (training, technical guides, sales tools, trial data, etc.) • Lead respective crop teams to support the development of market strategies and drive advocacy across the business • Manage key commercial relationships with third parties relevant to the portfolio • Lead negotiation of licensing agreements within portfolio, serving as primary point of contact for external parties • As a key member of the IBP Team, provide leadership and directional oversight of portfolio aspirations and support alignment to sales forecast and supply plan • Coach and mentor domestic and international sales teams on key business drivers that impact supply, maximising revenue and profitability potential **What We're Looking For** The ideal candidate will have tertiary agricultural science or marketing qualifications with previous experience in managing rural products and portfolios. Demonstrated experience working with seed products is highly desirable. **What We Offer** You will be rewarded with an attractive salary commensurate with your experience and skill set, annual incentive program, 10.5% superannuation, and outstanding professional development opportunities. **Location:** Toowoomba, QLD **Work Type:** Full Time