Valent BioSciences · 9 hours ago
Product Manager, Biorational Crop Enhancement Valent BioSciences
Libertyville, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expValent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. The Product Manager will support the development, communication, and execution of annual product, crop, and asset strategies to achieve company business objectives and profitability goals, while collaborating with stakeholders for successful implementation of business plans.
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Responsibilities
Execute the strategic asset and product plans developed by Global Asset Directors
Provide compelling market oversight and be a key sales interface to ensure the coordinated execution of asset, brand, and market plans for the assigned crop and portfolio segment
Support the Global Asset Director to prepare the Product Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process, develop business cases for new initiatives
Develop annual product, brand, and crop plans for all assigned assets with crop focus
Gather insights by meeting with customers, affiliates, and centers of influence to ensure a relevant understanding of the market to support the asset and crop plans and business development initiatives
Coordinate and implement market research projects for the assigned business segment, in support of asset and crop strategies, new product launches or other initiatives
Analyze sales objectives to inform investment of resources in channel rewards, product / brand promotional strategy and selling tools to maximize return on investment
Cross-functionally guide the marketing communications team for the assigned segment by overseeing the execution of strategy and activation of marketing communications campaigns in alignment with asset, crop, and product / brand objectives
With supply chain, facilitate the demand planning process for the assigned crop segment. Includes active participation in the monthly demand review meetings
Develop price pages for segmentation of product / brands in advance of each market year
In coordination with crop teams and asset teams, plan pre-launch commercial tactics for pipeline products to ensure commercial readiness of the organization
Cross-functionally guide the regional marketing teams to develop, design and deliver channel and/or grower programs. Ensure they are within budget net price (ASP)
Summarize campaign performance and intimately / frequently communicate with the organization to ensure understanding of commercial strengths and opportunities. Recommend changes or enhancements to tactical plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred
5-7 years of product management experience
Experience in agriculture-related industry is required
BA/S in Business Administration, Communications, or equivalent degree
Marketing principles
Business Planning
Tactical alignment to deliver on strategy
Strong organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Forecasting acumen
Persuasion, negotiation, creativity, financial, teamwork, leadership, and computer skills
Preferred
Project management training is a plus
Global business headquarters in Libertyville, Illinois is preferred. Remote/ hybrid could be considered
Benefits
High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental plans
5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus
Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions
Financial assistance programs to support your goals
Life and disability insurance for added security
Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days
Flexible work arrangements available
Company
Valent BioSciences
Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development and commercialization of biorational products for the agricultural, public health and forest health markets.
201-500 employees
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