Sr. Category Manager

AGCO; Batavia (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCO is seeking a Sr. Category Manager to oversee P&L management and drive marketing strategies aimed at enhancing the AGCO Parts brand. The ideal candidate should have a relevant bachelor's degree and strong project management skills, along with a commitment to supporting agricultural practices and collaborating across multiple business functions.

Benefits

Health care and wellness plans

Flexible and virtual work options

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Reimbursement for continuing education

Company philanthropic programs

Company perks programs

Qualifications

• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Proven history of developing top-line and bottom-line results.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

• Managing the P&L, marketing activities, and value propositions.
• Collaborating with Sales to develop growth programs.
• Creating marketing support materials for dealers and retail channels.

Skills

Project Management

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

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Sr. Category Manager

Location:

Batavia, IL, US

Workplace Type: Onsite

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

As a category manager, this individual will be responsible for managing the P&L, marketing activities, and creative messaging and value proposition to continue to build the AGCO Parts brand of key product categories. This role will be vital in supporting the field After sales managers in its promotion and execution of key activities to the AGCO dealer network across North America. Additionally, this role will be responsible for program and promotions planning and development aimed at strengthening AGCO’s aftersales support throughout the lifecycle of machine ownership and collaborate with the Fendt Brand and Massey Ferguson Brand

Your Impact

Collaborate with the Sales department to develop programs and initiatives that target growth within managed preventative maintenance categories and ensure completeness of portfolio, product quality, supplier alignment and pricing competitiveness along with performance of assigned categories.

Develop and maintain comprehensive product reference material that is both dealer and end-user facing. In addition, maintain and organize product data including key specifications, marketing support material, and competitive comparisons.

Create best in class marketing support collateral for dealer and retail channels in including training materials on product differentiation and capabilities, along messaging that showcases key product features and benefits.

Analyze product performance and report out on opportunities, risks, and key activities that will drive category sales and engagement. Manage the Go-to-Market marketing strategy for new product launches. Budget and manage tactical budget for planned commercial activities.

Team Player and actively contributes in completing tasks, meeting goals or managing projects. Aims to listen to their coworkers, respect ideas and aim to improve the Parts Division and processes at hand.

Your Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field

Strong project management, time management, Interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to see the big picture and focus on achieving tactical results. Proven history of developing both top-line and bottom-line results.

Experience in developing marketing programs and go-to-market strategies. High degree of business acumen. Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple business functions. Sales and performance analytical skills.

Ability to take Data Driven Decisions. Knowledge of agricultural practices, trends, and regulations. High degree of organization and time management. Capacity to work independently.

Creative thinker with an analytical mind. Ability to develop and implement tactical plans. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits include health care and wellness plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, and paid time off, flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, company philanthropic programs, company perks programs, and much more…

Your Compensation

This position will be within the range of $72,000 - $147,381, based on experience. This position is eligible for a sales incentive plan and bonus based on 10% of compensation

Your Workplace

You will work with you wonderful AGCO Colleagues in Hybrid model from Batavia IL

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

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AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt, Massey Ferguson, PTx and Valtra. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.