Head - Sales & Marketing
Croda
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Contract type: Full time
Head - Sales & Marketing - Incotec - Seed Enhancement
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation focused on our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With a market capitalisation of ~£6 billion and nearly 6,000 employees globally, we are innovating new and novel ingredients for the Life Sciences industry through our commitment to sustainability and customer centricity.
As our Seed business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Country Sales & Marketing Manager to join our organisation to lead and develop all operations of the sales and marketing office to meet all the targets within the standards of quality, health and safety established by Croda International.
Reporting into the Managing Director, India of our Seed enhancement business, you will be providing leadership and strategic direction (up to 3 years), influencing peers, sector board and executive members to promote inward investments in new products, processes and assets. Responsible for the results of the office on sales, expenses/costs and profits.
Who We’re Looking For
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
Degree qualified in Agricultural Sciences or relevant subject.
Extensive Experience across numerous business areas within Seeds, Seed Enhancement, Agriculture inputs industry with B2B sales.
A proven professional and personal capability to deliver results through others. High ethical standards, Challenging of others and current practices. Consistent in approach towards people and issues, capable of disconnecting from conflicting personal and professional issues to make the correct decisions.
Skilled in leadership and strategy development. Excellent communicator at all levels.
Proven expertise in managing a diverse workforce.
What You’ll Be Doing
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
Provide leadership and strategic direction (up to 3 years), influencing peers, sector board and executive members to promote inward investments in new products, processes and assets. Use influence to gain support for required change and ensure that any new external policies take into account the needs of the sales office. Responsible for the results of the office on sales, expenses/costs and profits.
Responsible to achieve the Business Objectives and KPI's set by the sector board. Lead, manage and develop the local Sales Team to ensure the correct development of the commercial strategy established by Sector and APAC lead to ensure that the targets are reached.
Ensure that appropriately skilled personnel are employed within the sales organisation to satisfy current and future needs, as well as ensuring that succession and coaching is provided to deliver/maintain the correct organisational structure.
Responsible to apply local employment law and to implement Croda HR and group policies.
Lead and manage all aspect related to people management like development, motivation, discipline, organisation, training, performance, appraisals etc.
Responsible for monitoring developments and best practise in the external environment which could be implemented to improve business operation.
Maintain a high level of authority, accountability and opportunity for key business decision making including the management and minimisation of risk and assurance of legal compliance.
Define and propose appropriate remuneration and reward for sales office employees which are then ratified by the relevant Sector Board member.
Influence, coach and develop at all levels within the organisation and to operate across business units as required. Additionally challenge individuals to exhibit exceptional performance, monitor progress and plan for the future.
Communicate serious issues and recommended actions to Sector Board and Executive.
What We Offer
Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
24 days paid holiday
Private medical insurance
Access to share plans
Generous parental leave
Free car parking on Croda sites
Additional Information
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation focused on our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With a market capitalisation of ~£6 billion and nearly 6,000 employees globally, we are innovating new and novel ingredients for the Life Sciences industry through our commitment to sustainability and customer centricity.
As our Seed business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Country Sales & Marketing Manager to join our organisation to lead and develop all operations of the sales and marketing office to meet all the targets within the standards of quality, health and safety established by Croda International.
Reporting into the Managing Director, India of our Seed enhancement business, you will be providing leadership and strategic direction (up to 3 years), influencing peers, sector board and executive members to promote inward investments in new products, processes and assets. Responsible for the results of the office on sales, expenses/costs and profits.
Who We’re Looking For
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
Degree qualified in Agricultural Sciences or relevant subject.
Extensive Experience across numerous business areas within Seeds, Seed Enhancement, Agriculture inputs industry with B2B sales.
A proven professional and personal capability to deliver results through others. High ethical standards, Challenging of others and current practices. Consistent in approach towards people and issues, capable of disconnecting from conflicting personal and professional issues to make the correct decisions.
Skilled in leadership and strategy development. Excellent communicator at all levels.
Proven expertise in managing a diverse workforce.
What You’ll Be Doing
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
Provide leadership and strategic direction (up to 3 years), influencing peers, sector board and executive members to promote inward investments in new products, processes and assets. Use influence to gain support for required change and ensure that any new external policies take into account the needs of the sales office. Responsible for the results of the office on sales, expenses/costs and profits.
Responsible to achieve the Business Objectives and KPI's set by the sector board. Lead, manage and develop the local Sales Team to ensure the correct development of the commercial strategy established by Sector and APAC lead to ensure that the targets are reached.
Ensure that appropriately skilled personnel are employed within the sales organisation to satisfy current and future needs, as well as ensuring that succession and coaching is provided to deliver/maintain the correct organisational structure.
Responsible to apply local employment law and to implement Croda HR and group policies.
Lead and manage all aspect related to people management like development, motivation, discipline, organisation, training, performance, appraisals etc.
Responsible for monitoring developments and best practise in the external environment which could be implemented to improve business operation.
Maintain a high level of authority, accountability and opportunity for key business decision making including the management and minimisation of risk and assurance of legal compliance.
Define and propose appropriate remuneration and reward for sales office employees which are then ratified by the relevant Sector Board member.
Influence, coach and develop at all levels within the organisation and to operate across business units as required. Additionally challenge individuals to exhibit exceptional performance, monitor progress and plan for the future.
Communicate serious issues and recommended actions to Sector Board and Executive.
What We Offer
Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
24 days paid holiday
Private medical insurance
Access to share plans
Generous parental leave
Free car parking on Croda sites
Additional Information
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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