[Hiring] Area Product Manager @Vylor

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable product and agronomy specialist to join our team as the Area Product Manager, covering Eastern IA, IL, and WI. This individual will act as a key product liaison between our Vylor product team and the Brevant Sales Team, assisting the sales team and retail partners in delivering the most productive and profitable portfolio to their growers. The right candidate will possess strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a passion for helping teams and customers succeed.

What You'll Do:

• Product Knowledge Expert
  • Collaborate with the Vylor product team to evaluate and assess advancement class opportunities.
  • Introduce newly advanced products to the sales team and provide educational sessions to ensure understanding.
  • Present to our retail partners throughout the year to drive product confidence and adoption.
  • Aid in the creation of support materials, such as technical sheets, messaging points, and yield data, to assist sales and technical teams.
• Lifecycle Management
  • Own and execute the demand planning process, including new class launches and risk factor analysis.
  • Monitor, identify, and recommend optimal timing for product declines and exits.
  • Lead local portfolio teams through trait transitions quickly while managing inventory goals.
  • Maintain a focus on product count and manage product profitability throughout the lifecycle.
• Field & Support Assistance
  • Serve as a technical resource for the field team, addressing technical product questions and challenges.
  • Provide guidance on substitution options for supply constraints as needed.
  • Collaborate with marketing to provide data and insights that aid in marketing material creation and pricing direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture required, Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years in product management, agronomy, or sales support roles (preferred)
• Strong technical understanding of agricultural products and markets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in demand planning and lifecycle management
• Ability to create effective support and training materials
• Willingness to travel for meetings and presentations

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program