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Upl

Upl

Marketing & Communications
Durham, NC, USA
Posted on Nov 6, 2025

ABOUT UPL:

UPL (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace and customer engagement. please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Our purpose is ‘OpenAg’. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders.

(EOE) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

UPL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, in every location in which the company has facilities, UPL complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

UPL also reinforces EEO through its Corporate Business Principles and Code of Business Conduct

JOB SUMMARY:

The Marketing Intern will support the development of the Strategic and Tactical go-to-market business plans supporting the Crop Protection unit of UPL.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Participate in activities including research and development of customer driven needs – (met/unmet - current/ future), Micro and Macro environmental influences/trends implications

· Competitive Landscape – Reason to Believe / marketing brand and product plans, customer meetings

· Participating in marketing activities such as maintaining social media and tradeshows

· Assist Marketing Manager in development of target specific go to market brand plans inclusive of product/communication strategy/action and tactics

· Assist with any other functions as deemed necessary

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Currently pursuing a bachelor’s Agricultural Business, Marketing or similar

· Interpersonal skills required to work with a wide variety of people/functions each day, build relationships and network.

· Product and Brand Marketing knowledge—Vision/Strategy/Tactics and Actions; Positioning, Price, Placement & Promotion and Activation/Advocacy

· Market Segmentation / Customer Driven Pain Point / Capabilities Driven Strategic and Tactical brand plan knowledge

· Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

· Proficient Microsoft Office skills required including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

UPL COMPETENCIES:

  • Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities
  • Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition
  • Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation
  • Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking
  • Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments
  • Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers