Product Marketing Manager - Koch Agronomic Services

Koch Agronomic Services is currently seeking a Product Manager of a product category within the Nitrogen Use Efficiency to join our Product Marketing Team. As a nitrogen use efficiency 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. A successful candidate will work comfortably in a fast-paced, ever-changing business-to-business environment, and is interested in tackling new challenges, exploring new innovations, and constantly striving for better results that drive the business.

Our Team

The Product Manager will report to the Senior Product Manager and be based at the headquarters in Wichita, KS.

What You Will Do

• Develop a global, five-year strategic plan for a product category within the nitrogen use efficiency 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 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 nitrogen use efficiency projects through the internal stage gate process, building scenario-based economics and implementing the Balanced Breakthrough Model throughout the process.
• Partner 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)

• Professional experience in the agriculture industry
• Product marketing / management experience
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

What Will Put You Ahead

• Product marketing / management experience specifically in enhanced efficiency fertilizers
• Bachelor's degree

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.