Head of Seeds Portfolio Management

SeedQuest; North Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement plan with company match

Well-being programs

Family forming benefits

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

BASF Agricultural Solutions is seeking a Head of Seeds Portfolio Management for RTP, NC. You will own the U.S.

Seeds portfolio strategy across soybean, cotton, and canola, leading a high-performing team and coordinating across marketing, sales, and product development to maximize revenue and market share.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Agriculture, Marketing, or related field.
• More than 15 years of progressive commercial experience.
• Extensive sales and marketing experience in agriculture seeds or crop protection.
• Deep knowledge of canola, cotton, and soybean seed markets.
• Experience in developing marketing strategies, product positioning, pricing, and GTM plans.

Responsibilities

• Own the U.S. Seeds portfolio strategy across soybean, cotton, and canola, establishing priorities and investment recommendations.
• Lead Seed Portfolio Management organization through coaching and performance management.
• Lead portfolio commercialization strategies, product positioning, and launch execution for hybrids, varieties, and trait tech.
• Develop customer, channel, and segmentation strategies with National Account Management and Sales teams.
• Partner with Crop Protection, Seed Treatment, Agronomy, and Trait & Licensing to enhance BASF’s value proposition.
• Oversee annual business planning, forecasting, pricing strategy, and investment allocation.

Skills

Seed market knowledge

Strategic leadership

Marketing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/ Agriculture/ Marketing

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Head of Seeds Portfolio Management

Location: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA

Job ID 144751

We are looking for Head of Seeds Portfolio Management to join our Agricultural Solutions team RTP, NC.

The Head of Seeds Portfolio Management defines and executes BASF’s U.S. Seeds portfolio strategy across soybean, cotton, and canola, leading a team of Seed Portfolio Managers accountable for portfolio lifecycle management, customer segmentation, product positioning, pricing strategy, launch execution, and investment prioritization across BASF’s branded seed portfolio, a business expected to exceed $300M in net sales.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice

Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Head of Seeds Portfolio Management - RTP, NC, you create chemistry by...

• Owning the U.S. Seeds portfolio strategy across soybean, cotton, and canola, establishing portfolio priorities, lifecycle management plans, market positioning strategies, and investment recommendations that maximize revenue, profitability, and market share growth.
• Leading and developing the Seed Portfolio Management organization through coaching, succession planning, capability development, performance management, and strategic resource allocation to build a high-performing commercial team.
• Leading portfolio commercialization strategies, product positioning, value proposition development, and launch execution to ensure successful market introduction and adoption of new hybrids, varieties, and trait technologies.
• Developing customer, channel, and segmentation strategies in partnership with National Account Management and Sales teams to maximize demand creation, customer value, and long-term business growth.
• Leading the development of integrated crop solutions by partnering with Crop Protection, Seed Treatment, Agronomy, and Trait & Licensing teams to enhance BASF's value proposition and improve customer outcomes.
• Directing annual business planning, forecasting, pricing strategy, and investment allocation decisions to achieve financial commitments and long-term strategic objectives.
• Monitoring competitive activity, customer trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies to identify risks and opportunities that influence future portfolio decisions and growth strategies.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in business, Agriculture, Marketing, or a related field; a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Bring more than 15 years of progressive commercial experience, with a strong track record of driving business growth and market success.
• Have extensive sales and marketing experience, ideally within the agricultural, seed, or crop protection industries.
• Possess deep knowledge of the canola, cotton, and soybean seed markets, as well as the broader crop protection landscape.
• Demonstrate expertise in developing and executing marketing strategies, product positioning, pricing programs, and go-to-market plans.
• Excel at building strong partnerships and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external customers.
• Thrive in a leadership role that requires a high degree of autonomy, strategic thinking, and decision-making within a senior leadership team.
• Have a proven ability to cultivate and strengthen relationships with growers, channel partners, key accounts, and industry organizations across the United States.
• Bring a strategic, customer-focused mindset with the ability to identify market opportunities and translate insights into business results.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here .

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.