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Senior Director, China Commercial - VA

6 days ago Shanghai, China

Job Purpose and Impact

Define and execute the commercial and sales strategy for the value-added business, build and
scale teams to deliver revenue and profit, and develop long-term customer partnerships. The role
requires strategic breadth, structured problem-solving, and authentic communication to align
internal and external stakeholders, translate insights into executable account/channel strategies,
and deliver key programs while representing the company's value proposition.

Key Accountabilities

• Commercial & Sales Strategy: Translate industry foresight and competitive insights into
commercial and account strategies with clear milestones and continuous improvement.
• Customer Development & Management: Lead account strategy, build multi-level relationship
maps, and drive share-of-wallet and profitability across strategic accounts to achieve sales
targets.
• Team Leadership: Lead and scale the value-added commercial team, set clear goals and
operating rhythm; develop talent to sustain a high-performance culture.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear
communication and smooth execution; serve as a critical connector with global teams to
provide country-level commercial insights.
• Marketing Leadership: Lead the Value-Added marketing teams, ensuring seamless and
efficient collaboration with commercial teams to accelerate asset utilization and strengthen
branding in target segments.
• Program/Project Management: Provide business-lead ownership of cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Marketing, or related field;
• 10+ years of relevant experience with 5+ years of people leadership;
• Proven account strategy and new business development capability with consistent target
achievement;
• Strong strategic thinking and structured problem analysis with industry foresight;
• Solid project/program management experience;
• Fluent in Chinese and English; able to communicate effectively at the executive level;
• High integrity with an authentic, candid communication style.

Key Behaviors & Competencies

• Big-picture, future-oriented, with the ability to convert insights into executable strategies;
• Logical and structured, demonstrating data-driven decision-making;
• Authentic communicator who builds trust and alignment in complex environments;
• Skilled at stakeholder alignment; build robust formal and informal networks;
• Results-driven with strong P&L discipline;
• Change agent and talent builder who fosters a high-performance team.

Growth Opportunities

• End-to-end ownership of commercial strategy and execution in complex environments;
• Leading cross-functional programs;
• Progression to broader general management roles with multi-line P&L scope.

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Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: Cargill_FGB-323835
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-12T19:05:37

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Short-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion