Crop Protection Product Manager

% of Total Job Duty or Area of Responsibility

30% Product Portfolio

• Partners with the product development team to advance products through the Winfield United stage gate process and pipeline.

• Product Development- Works with marketing to define claims needed to support a successful product launch or support information and collaborates with research managers to generate data and insights.

• Leads product launch initiatives and supports other specific processes in the By Winfield United Stage Gates to ensure alignment of the product pipeline with field needs.

• Key contact for the field level engagement with suppliers and manufacturers for the BU

25% Training and Communication

• Accountable as the primary resource for the MDA and field sales team within the BU on the communication and execution of crop protection product strategies.

• Ensures internal training plans are developed, implemented and the staff is prepared to execute technically.

• Develops and executes experiences, conferences, and training to lead WinField United’s agronomic position within our internal staff and key owner events.

• Defines and executes support efforts according to the Account Plan.

• Collaborates with the other functional experts (for example - Seed Product Manager) to set direction on overall strategy for BU data, products, agronomic messaging and coordinates cross-functional training or conferences within the BU, will influence up to 15-20% of Winfield United sales.

25% Marketing/Sales Input and Direction

• Engages with marketing leadership and leverages knowledge by providing resources, trends, and direction for strategic needs in each product category, and assigned focus area, to achieve business objectives.

• Ensure appropriate data and insights are incorporated into material resources used for sales support.

• Leads development of promotional and training materials for the entire brand ladder, including but not limited to, technical bulletins, podcasts, and videos.

• Builds local agronomic recommendations and technical positioning of crop protection, plant nutrition, and performance products in alignment with the total acre solution within the BU.

• Supports vended crop protection offerings while focusing on STAMPS and proprietary products.

• Supports STAMPS and HIF product development by connecting market needs to product ideas and positioning.

20% Research Protocols

• Collaborates with APD on Answer Plots and sets on-farm trial strategies for crop protection products, services, and clinics within the BU.

• Creates Answer Plot demo designs and content and partners with the Market Development Agronomist and the Seed Product Manager on content delivery.

• Leads collaboration externally with agronomic experts and technical teams from other companies, universities, and government agencies.

• Provides thought leadership and guidance to support future strategic business objectives.

Essential Functions/Work Environment:

• Ability to travel up to 40%, including evenings and some weekends; may require working long hours during peak seasons.

Competencies:

The salary range for this role is $102,480 - $153,720

As a full time employee, you will receive a wide range of benefits for you and your dependents:

· 3 medical plan choices including HSA plan options

· Vision & dental plan

· Company paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, parental leave, caregiver leave and emergency leave

· 401(k) plan with company match and additional automatic contribution regardless of participation

· Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness program focused on Physical, Financial and Emotional Health with opportunity for cash incentives

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