Portfolio Director – Shape the Future of the Business

Location: Home Working – EU WIDE

Introduction

Are you a strategic leader with deep experience in crop protection marketing and portfolio management? Our client is a dynamic agroscience organisation serving the European Market with strong growth potential across Europe and beyond within crop protection and biological solutions that support sustainable agricultural production. With an established presence across multiple territories, the company is on an ambitious growth trajectory, shaping the future of plant protection with a broad and innovative portfolio of both conventional and biological technologies. The organisation nurtures a progressive working environment where entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, and long-term impact are highly valued.

Why This Role Matters:

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to drive performance across one of the most significant crop protection markets in the region. The company is actively evolving its business strategy to integrate cutting-edge biological solutions alongside traditional technologies as growers increasingly demand sustainable and high-value crop health tools. This integration is supported by strategic innovation initiatives designed to expand regional business, giving you the chance to influence both short-term performance and long-term growth while shaping a portfolio that directly responds to market needs.

Additionally, the company fosters a collaborative and empowering culture where strategic insight translates into tangible results. You will work closely with R&D, regulatory, sales, and global marketing teams to align portfolio development with evolving market opportunities. This role offers the professional fulfilment of leading high-calibre teams, steering innovation roadmaps, and amplifying commercial success in a competitive and regulated environment, while helping deliver solutions that support sustainable agriculture across diverse markets.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the overarching European and MENA marketing and portfolio strategy to achieve financial and performance targets.
Lead cross-functional planning to ensure product performance, registration readiness, and strategic alignment across all departments.
Drive strategic pricing strategies and lead portfolio prioritisation in the annual budgeting cycle.
Oversee market analysis, opportunity identification, and strategic alliances to support commercial development and innovation projects.
Guide field trial planning, ensuring technical product performance and budget adherence.
Coordinate with global and regional stakeholders to define long-term portfolio initiatives and support new product introductions.
Lead and develop the European marketing and development team, establishing clear objectives, performance metrics, and professional development plans.
Represent the company at management committees, trade associations, and international industry bodies.

Key Requirements

Minimum 10 to 15 years’ experience in marketing, portfolio management, and/or commercial leadership within crop protection products across multiple countries in Europe.
Proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic, regulated, and technically complex environment.
Strong strategic planning, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing internal and external partners across regions.
Knowledge of agronomy, crop protection market dynamics, and regulatory landscapes in Europe
Proficiency in English (written and spoken); additional languages advantageous.
Willingness to travel frequently across Europe with a view to MENA countries.

Additional Information

Competitive remuneration and benefits aligned with the seniority and strategic impact of the role.
Structured support and mentoring from experienced leadership.
A dynamic, motivated work environment rooted in trust, respect, and ethical conduct.
Significant career progression opportunities in a business committed to sustainable growth and innovation.
An entrepreneurial approach is encouraged, with frequent engagement with field teams and customers.

This is a highly confidential role so if you are interested to more forward into a highly impactful role, submit your application here or send me your CV with availability for early January to b(.)thomson(@)nonstopconsulting(.)com with ref: BT.7634050.12

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