Cereals Product Manager

Syngenta Group

$90K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, Marketing or related field.
  • 5+ years experience in Product Management, Agronomy, or related seed industry roles.
  • Demonstrated experience in the seed industry with knowledge of cereals market dynamics.
  • Proven ability to translate technical data into commercial strategies.
  • Experience developing portfolio or go-to-market strategies that drive profitability.
  • Strong business acumen in pricing strategy, demand planning, and commercial analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the cereals portfolio strategy for growth and profitability.
  • Develop product positioning and commercial strategies from agronomic data.
  • Lead pricing strategy and balance market objectives.
  • Manage demand forecasting and align product strategies for predictability.
  • Drive product launches and lifecycle management for cereals.
  • Collaborate across departments to influence decisions and achieve results.

Benefits

  • Culture of belonging and collaboration with professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work options to balance work and personal life.
  • Comprehensive benefit package starts on your first day.
  • 401k plan with company match and profit sharing included.
  • Generous paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Education assistance and wellness programs available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta is seeking a Cereals Product Manager in Junction City, KS. This role will be accountable for the end-to-end commercial success of the cereals portfolio by owning portfolio strategy, positioning, pricing, demand planning, and lifecycle execution.

Accountabilities:
  • Own and execute the cereals portfolio strategy, comprising annual and 3-5-year business planning to drive growth, competitiveness, and profitability.
  • Develop and implement product positioning, segmentation, and value propositions by translating agronomic and product performance data into commercial strategies.
  • Lead pricing strategy and value realization efforts, balancing volume, market share, and margin objectives.
  • Own the demand forecasting and planning process, aligning sales, supply, and product strategies to improve business predictability.
  • Drive successful product launches, adoption, and lifecycle management decisions across the cereals portfolio.
  • Collaborate across Sales, Agronomy, R&D, Marketing, and Supply Chain to influence decisions, align priorities, and deliver commercial results.


Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, Marketing, or a related field required.
  • 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Agronomy, Commercial Leadership, Portfolio Management, Strategy, or related seed industry roles.
  • Demonstrated experience in the seed industry, with knowledge of cereals market dynamics and customer needs.
  • Proven ability to translate technical, agronomic, or product performance data into commercial business decisions and market strategies.
  • Experience developing and executing portfolio, product lifecycle, or go-to-market strategies that drive growth and profitability.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Agronomy, R&D, and Supply Chain organizations.
  • Strong business acumen with experience in pricing strategy, demand planning, forecasting, and commercial analytics.

Desired:
  • Experience leading portfolio strategy across both near-term business planning and long-term growth horizons.
  • Knowledge of distribution, channel management, and route-to-market strategies within the agriculture industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and drive alignment without direct authority.


Additional Information

What We Offer:
  • A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
  • Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
  • 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
  • Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.


WL: 5B

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