Your Job
Koch Agronomic Services is currently seeking a Product Marketing Manager of Seed Enhancement to join our Product Marketing Team! As a seed enhancement product lead, the role will set the strategic direction for the product line, collaborating closely with sales and market analysis to develop points of view, identify headwinds and tailwinds and market potential.
Our Team
This role will report to the Director of Product Marketing & Communications and will be based in the headquarters in Wichita, KS with up to 25% travel.
What You Will Do
- Develop a global, five-year strategic plan for the seed enhancement portfolio with measurable objectives, strategies and tactics
- Identify and prioritize next generation product iterations, working closely with sales, R&D and business development to assess building the iteration in-house versus licensing or buying the technology
- Partner closely with the market analysis team to develop global and regional points of view, understand the competitive landscape and build key performance indicators for the product category by region
- Steward seed enhancement projects through the internal stage gate process, building scenario-based economics and implementing the Balanced Breakthrough Model throughout the process.
- Collaborate with sales to conduct value-based pricing analyses and develop pricing recommendations
- Build robust value propositions and work closely with Brand & Communications to develop product positioning and messaging
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience in the agriculture industry
- Product marketing, product management, sales or product development experience
What Will Put You Ahead
- Knowledge of seed and seed treatment
- Agriculture experience in U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and/or Europe.
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agronomy, economics, finance, marketing or related field.
- Speak, read, and write - Portuguese OR Spanish
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Agronomic Services is a leader in nutrient management, protection and plant growth. Our team brings a full spectrum of plant health and seed enhancement solutions, equipping farmers with the right tools to deliver yield results they can count on.
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf