Brevant Area Product Manager (IA,IL,WI)

Vylor; Illinois; On-site; USD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for you and yourFamily

Four weeks paid time off

Well-being pay

Excellent parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor Inc. is seeking an Area Product Manager to bridge the Vylor product team with Brevant Sales, covering Eastern IA, IL, and WI. You’ll lead product knowledge, lifecycle planning, and field support to drive profitable growth.

The role requires a strong background in agriculture, 5+ years in product management or related roles, and excellent communication. Willingness to travel and collaborate with retailers will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years in product management, agronomy, or sales support roles.
• Strong technical understanding of agricultural products and markets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in demand planning and lifecycle management.
• Ability to create effective support and training materials.
• Willingness to travel for meetings and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product team to evaluate advancement class opportunities.
• Introduce newly advanced products to the sales team and provide educational sessions.
• Present to our retail partners to drive product confidence and adoption.
• Aid in the creation of support materials, such as technical sheets, messaging points, and yield data, to assist sales and technical teams.
• Own and lead demand planning process, launches and portfolio lifecycle management.

Skills

product management

agrimony knowledge

communication

presentation skills

demand planning

travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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.

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable product and agronomy specialist to join our team as the Area Product Manager, covering Eastern IA, IL, and WI. This individual will act as a key product liaison between our Vylor product team and the Brevant Sales Team, assisting the sales team and retail partners in delivering the most productive and profitable portfolio to their growers. The right candidate will possess strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a passion for helping teams and customers succeed.

What You’ll Do

Product Knowledge Expert

• Collaborate with the Vylor product team to evaluate and assess advancement class opportunities.
• Introduce newly advanced products to the sales team and provide educational sessions to ensure understanding.
• Present to our retail partners throughout the year to drive product confidence and adoption.
• Aid in the creation of support materials, such as technical sheets, messaging points, and yield data, to assist sales and technical teams.

Lifecycle Management

• Own and execute the demand planning process, including new class launches and risk factor analysis.
• Monitor, identify, and recommend optimal timing for product declines and exits.
• Lead local portfolio teams through trait transitions quickly while managing inventory goals
• Maintain a focus on product count and manage product profitability throughout the lifecycle.

Field & Support Assistance

• Serve as a technical resource for the field team, addressing technical product questions and challenges.
• Provide guidance on substitution options for supply constraints as needed.
• Collaborate with marketing to provide data and insights that aid in marketing material creation and pricing direction.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture required, Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years in product management, agronomy, or sales support roles (preferred)
• Strong technical understanding of agricultural products and markets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in demand planning and lifecycle management
• Ability to create effective support and training materials
• Willingness to travel for meetings and presentations

Benefits How We'll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Vylor Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

The salary range for this position is $129,000.00 to $161,000.00.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

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.