At Syngenta we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge We are currently seeking a Corn Licensing Product Manager in the Midwestern states.
Preferred Location: Lisle IL Des Moines IA and Indianapolis IN
Accountabilities:
- Aligns product advancements and product life cycle to supply plans promotional and product pricing strategy
- Builds and executes pricing plans to achieve market share and net sales targets
- Serves as main point of contact relationship and agreement owner with external foundation seed houses
- Drives Syngenta Corn Trait strategy and compliance within licensees portfolios and germplasm
- Leverages North America Corn pipeline to optimize grower satisfaction maximize Syngentas opportunity within licensees portfolios and EBITDA contributions
- Documents monitors and measures the success of New Product Introductions and impact within the licensing route-to-market to influence future decisions
- Provides product forecasting portfolio leadership and feedback to Seeds Product Development Production & Supply Finance Marketing and GreenLeaf Genetics Technical Product & Account Management Teams to achieve business objectives for the product line
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Business Agronomy Economics Agriculture Marketing or related field
- 8 years of experience working in the seed industry
- Collaboration influence and trust-building with diverse sets of stakeholders
- Curious courageous and accountable to drive internal and external solutions
- Deep understanding of Syngenta routes-to-market and long-term plans
- Understanding of farmer needs and farmer agronomic practices for assigned region
- Public speaking with large and diverse audiences
- Digital fluency (proficient in Microsoft and Syngenta digital platforms)
- Financial acumen (understanding P&L)
- Exposure to marketing processes and understanding of basic marketing principles
- Willingness to travel extensively at certain periods of the year and spend time in pre-commercial and commercial trials and commercial fields evaluating hybrids and inbreds alone and with peers and external stakeholders
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion 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.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
WL: 5B
#LI-Onsite #LI-NL2
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
At Syngenta we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge We are currently seeking a Corn Licensing Product Manager in the Midwestern states.Preferred Location: Lisle IL Des Moines IA and Indianapolis INAccountabilit...
At Syngenta we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge We are currently seeking a Corn Licensing Product Manager in the Midwestern states.
Preferred Location: Lisle IL Des Moines IA and Indianapolis IN
Accountabilities:
- Aligns product advancements and product life cycle to supply plans promotional and product pricing strategy
- Builds and executes pricing plans to achieve market share and net sales targets
- Serves as main point of contact relationship and agreement owner with external foundation seed houses
- Drives Syngenta Corn Trait strategy and compliance within licensees portfolios and germplasm
- Leverages North America Corn pipeline to optimize grower satisfaction maximize Syngentas opportunity within licensees portfolios and EBITDA contributions
- Documents monitors and measures the success of New Product Introductions and impact within the licensing route-to-market to influence future decisions
- Provides product forecasting portfolio leadership and feedback to Seeds Product Development Production & Supply Finance Marketing and GreenLeaf Genetics Technical Product & Account Management Teams to achieve business objectives for the product line
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Business Agronomy Economics Agriculture Marketing or related field
- 8 years of experience working in the seed industry
- Collaboration influence and trust-building with diverse sets of stakeholders
- Curious courageous and accountable to drive internal and external solutions
- Deep understanding of Syngenta routes-to-market and long-term plans
- Understanding of farmer needs and farmer agronomic practices for assigned region
- Public speaking with large and diverse audiences
- Digital fluency (proficient in Microsoft and Syngenta digital platforms)
- Financial acumen (understanding P&L)
- Exposure to marketing processes and understanding of basic marketing principles
- Willingness to travel extensively at certain periods of the year and spend time in pre-commercial and commercial trials and commercial fields evaluating hybrids and inbreds alone and with peers and external stakeholders
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion 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.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
WL: 5B
#LI-Onsite #LI-NL2
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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