Business Development Executive, Biosolutions

Job Overview

Job Description

About UPL

UPL is a leader in global food systems and with the acquisition of Arysta LifeScience, is now one of the top 5 agricultural solutions companies worldwide. With revenue of US$5 billion, UPL has presence in 130 countries. With market access to 90 percent of world’s food basket and focused on high-growth regions, UPL represents a compelling value proposition for growers, distributors, suppliers and innovation partners in a consolidating market. UPL offers an integrated portfolio of both patented and post-patent agricultural solutions for various arable and specialty crops, including biological, crop protection, seed treatment and post-harvest solutions covering the entire crop value chain.

OBJECTIVE:

Creation of model territories with right product mix for the geography and crop by analysing the trial data carefully

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage key demos for associated opportunities including pre-positioning, data review and data presentation formats. Selecting model plots, monitoring and recording all pipeline demos in the field.
  • Work closely with sales team and aligning them to drive sales and market growth of Biosolutions.
  • Engage and create buzz at Farmer, Distributor and Retailer level by showing benefits of our products in consultation with sales team
  • Align TMs as per strategy, develop product package and promotional plan and ensure execution along with field marketing & sales. Post season product audit and implement learnings into next year strategy supporting sales team.
  • Develop and drive product strategy. Ensure the profitability of portfolio and increase market share.  
  • Launch preparation, launch execution, Launch review for biosolution product/ region.
  • Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers. Appoint exclusive dealers if required
  • Study & identify market opportunities, update market trends, government projects / policies
  • Keep a track of Competitor – new launches & campaign activities
  • Ensuring capability of TPRs and improving their productivity

 

 

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS

ATTITUDE/ MOTIVES/ BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of :

– agronomy

– techno commercial aspects of Biologicals industry

– consumer psychology

– multi-angle project management

– Market intelligence

Strategic thinking

Planning and organizing

Comprehensive analytical skills

Influencing skills

Coordination skills

Problem solving skills

Positive thinking

Business acumen

 

Result oriented

Self-motivated and committed

EDUCATION :

B.SC (Agri)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

 

 

 

Minimum years  :

 

 

 

6-8 years

NATURE OF CONTACT

INTERNAL CUSTOMERS*

EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS**

ANY OTHER SPECIFIC

Exchanging information

   

REQUIREMENT :

Answering queries

   

Extensive travelling

Dealing with complaints  

   

 

Persuading or influencing  for action

   

Working and staying in rural environment

Negotiating

   

Any other :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*   Internal customers: Team members, colleagues, senior colleagues within and outside   your department.

 

**  External customers: Customers, clients, suppliers, business associates, public agencies etc.

 

 

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