Category Marketing Manager - Corn portfolio at Vylor

Vylor; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking a Senior Category Marketing Manager to shape the future of our Corn portfolio, covering grain, silage, and silage inoculants. This senior IC role requires strategic insight and cross-functional leadership to drive growth across regional and global stakeholders.

You will develop product strategies, manage lifecycle, pricing, and demand planning, and lead market analyses to inform launch plans and portfolio performance. Travel 20-30% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Marketing, Business, or related discipline (must).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Agribusiness sector with product management, development, or commercial functions.
• Strong understanding of the seed industry, market dynamics, and portfolio management principles.
• Proven track record in developing, launching, positioning, and growing products/brands in competitive markets.
• Strong analytical capabilities: market analysis, pricing, demand forecasting, and business case development.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional and international stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Fluency in English and Polish.
• Willingness to travel within Poland and across Europe (20–30%).

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis, customer insights, competitor assessment, and trend forecasting to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute portfolio strategies including lifecycle management, pricing evolution, demand planning, labeling extensions, licensing opportunities, and new product introductions.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, and Marketing to define product requirements and deliver portfolio initiatives.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies based on market intelligence, customer value, and demand forecasts.
• Own annual marketing plans and portfolio performance, monitor metrics, identify risks, and take corrective actions to achieve targets.

Skills

Market analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Product lifecycle

Pricing strategy

Demand planning

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on. Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science. As a Category Marketing Manager, you will shape the future of our Corn portfolio in Poland, covering grain, silage, and all activities related to the silage inoculants business. You will work closely with nutritionists and other key stakeholders to drive growth through innovative product strategies, market insights, and successful product launches. This is an opportunity to influence key business decisions while collaborating with regional and global stakeholders. This is a senior individual contributor role with significant cross-functional leadership responsibilities.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, customer insight generation, competitor assessment, and trend forecasting to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and execute portfolio strategies including product lifecycle management, pricing evolution, demand planning, label extensions, licensing opportunities, and new product introductions aligned with regional objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, and Marketing functions to define product requirements, develop business cases, and deliver successful portfolio initiatives.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies based on market intelligence, customer value, competitive positioning, and demand forecasts.
• Own annual marketing plans and portfolio performance, monitoring key commercial metrics, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing corrective actions to achieve business targets.

Location

Warsaw, Poland

Qualifications and Attributes to Make a Difference

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Agribusiness sector encompassing roles in product management, development, or commercial functions.
• A strong understanding of the seed industry, including market dynamics, product development processes, demand planning, and portfolio management principles.
• Demonstrated success in developing, launching, positioning, and growing products or brands in a competitive market environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including market analysis, pricing strategy, demand forecasting, business case development, and commercial decision support.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional and international stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluency in English and Polish.
• Willingness to travel within Poland and occasionally across Europe as business needs require (20-30%).

Growing What Matters Starts With You.

What We Can Offer

Join a global industry leader helping tackle some of agriculture's most pressing challenges. Take on meaningful work that builds your skills, experience, and career. Access opportunities for international collaboration, mobility, and career growth. Thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued. Benefit from tailored learning and development resources to support your professional growth. Expand your network by working alongside industry experts and colleagues across the business. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on employee well-being. Be part of a high-performance culture that values speed, agility, and innovation.

Corporate Information

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.