Global Marketing Operations & Pricing Lead

At Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we’re passionate about helping people in the vegetable industry succeed and putting growers at the heart of all that we do. Our energies are focused on creating solutions that help them get more out of their crops, now and in the future. A commitment in every seed. We do this by protecting seed, bulbs, or small plant quality from the start to enable growers to achieve the highest yield potentials in their operations; continually investing in R&D to bring cutting-edge innovations to the market; and striving to make a real-world difference through more sustainable practices on farms, in shipping, and at the grocery store. 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Marketing Team is seeking a P2P Global Marketing Operations & Pricing Lead in Chicago, IL. This role will drive Seed availability and pricing strategy for Syngenta's P2P business to maximize customer value and accelerate growth.

Accountabilities:

• Sets minimum pricing for all Syngenta portfolio under P2P. Executes pricing strategies aligned with global value-based pricing transformation initiatives, ensuring P2P customer relevance while maintaining global consistency.
• Implements value-based pricing methodology to maximize value capture, collaborating with marketing teams.
• Tracks and monitors for any price cannibalization from Syngenta P2P products vs. Syngenta offers in similar segments, governs and addresses pricing discrepancies.
• Utilizes market intelligence tools to analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behavior to optimize pricing decisions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional/brand teams for ensuring product planning and seed availability to deliver on-time & in-full product offers from Syngenta pipeline to P2P operating model.
• Coordinates samples and shipment for P2P demos - working closely with SynVep team and Syngenta sample coordinators. Centralizes P2P varieties inventory.
• Ensures seed availability for P2P Syngenta varieties for customer trials - working closely with SynVep team and crop planning team in Syngenta, follows the min/max volumes at product level, assesses the cost implications & visibility.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or quantitative field (required); Master's degree – MBA, Marketing, or related field (preferred).
• Strong understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory environment.
• Ability to develop compliant pricing strategies that meet customer needs.
• Solid financial acumen with understanding of revenue, profit margins, and ROI.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and pricing/volume mix analysis.
• Comfortable working with large datasets with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in product development and successful market launches.
• Ability to coordinate across R&D, sales, and supply chain teams.
• Skilled at ensuring seamless product launches and seed sample availability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead pricing initiatives and drive organizational change.
• Familiarity with reporting tools and data-driven execution methods.
• Quick learner with intellectual curiosity and adaptability.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and develop new processes.

Salary for the role is $101,500 - $188,500 per year.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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