Director Branded Tech Portfolio (Colorado)

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Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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Role Overview :

The Director of Branded Products Portfolio plays a critical role in managing Wilbur-Ellis Company's branded products. This leader directs and controls the activities of portfolio managers and R&D staff, ensuring a robust pipeline of innovative products that meet grower needs, strengthen competitive positioning, and deliver profitable growth.

The Director has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, and managing expense priorities for the branded portfolio. This role requires broad management and leadership capabilities, with influence that extends beyond the department to impact policies, practices, and cross-functional alignment. Problems faced are substantially complex, requiring strategic foresight and the ability to implement improvements to processes, systems, and products that enhance performance. Portfolio Managers and R&D Managers / Scientists report to the Director.

A Sample of What You'll Do in this Role :

Leadership & Strategy

• Direct and control portfolio and R&D teams to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and financial objectives.
• Recommend and execute strategies that directly impact company-wide results.
• Oversee portfolio budgets, resource allocation, and expense priorities to maximize profitability.
• Mentor and guide team members through career development, hiring, and performance management.

Portfolio Management & Innovation

Commercial Execution

Business Development & Acquisitions

Process & Continuous Improvement

What You Bring to the Role :

What Makes You a Great Fit :

Compensation and Benefits :

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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