Syngenta is a global Ag Tech powerhouse shaping the future of agriculture. They are seeking a Cereals Product Manager to oversee the commercial success of the cereals portfolio, managing strategy, pricing, and demand planning.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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
- 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