Portfolio Strategy Manager, Plant Nutrition

Elemental Enzymes, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Long-term incentive plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Elemental Enzymes, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a commercially minded Portfolio Strategy Manager for the Plant Nutrition category.

You will own strategy and execution, shape marketing strategies, manage portfolio composition, and drive go‑to‑market plans from concept to revenue. You will lead cross‑functional work with Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, and partners, conduct market intelligence, build business cases, and develop multi‑year portfolio strategies with a focus on growth,

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in agricultural inputs (fertility, biologicals, crop protection, or seed) in commercial roles.
• At least 3 years owning a product line, portfolio, or P&L with revenue accountability.
• Proven track record of growing a product or portfolio with measurable results.
• Practical knowledge of how ag inputs reach the grower through ag retail, distribution, and partner channels.
• Strong financial and business-case skills in Excel, and the ability to build and deliver a persuasive recommendation in PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and launches without direct authority.
• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agricultural business, business, or related science field.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Own product portfolio prioritization and valuation, aligning with strategy and ROI.
• Assess new product and market opportunities based on market size, growth potential, needs, and investment requirements.
• Lead market intelligence to identify trends and growth opportunities for portfolio and GTM strategies.
• Conduct product valuations and business-case analyses to support prioritization and investments.
• Develop multi-year portfolio strategies including lifecycle management, expansion, and enhancements.
• Coordinate complex partner structures and support Global Account Leaders in multi-year strategies.
• Define and influence go-to-market strategies and product positioning with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate competitive and technical assessments of products for portfolio fit.
• Lead portfolio presentations and recommendations to communicate value and opportunities.
• Act as SME on markets, applications, competitors, and agronomic practices.
• Recommend prioritization based on strategic fit and ROI.

Skills

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Portfolio Strategy Manager, Plant Nutrition

Elemental Enzymes is looking for a commercially minded Portfolio Manager to lead our Plant Nutrition category, owning both the strategy and the execution of key activities. Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will shape marketing strategies and portfolio composition, and you will be accountable for executing the portfolio and its go-to-market strategies all the way through to revenue.

Job Description:

• Own product portfolio prioritization and valuation, ensuring alignment with company strategy, market opportunities, and expected ROI.
• Assess new product and market opportunities based on market size, growth potential, customer needs, competitive landscape, strategic fit, and investment requirements.
• Lead market intelligence to identify market trends, customer needs, growth opportunities, and changes in the competitive landscape that inform portfolio and go-to-market strategies.
• Conduct product valuations and business case analyses to support portfolio prioritization and investment decisions.
• Develop multi-year portfolio strategies, including product lifecycle management, market expansion, product enhancements, and repositioning.
• Develop strategies for complex partner structures and support Global Account Leaders in building multi-year business strategies aligned with portfolio and customer priorities.
• Define and influence go-to-market strategies and product positioning in collaboration with Marketing, Commercial, and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate competitive and technical assessments of internal and external products to evaluate product capabilities, differentiation, positioning, and fit within the portfolio.
• Lead portfolio presentations and strategic recommendations internally and externally to communicate product value, market opportunities, competitive positioning, and priorities.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on assigned markets, applications, competitors, and relevant agronomic practices.
• Recommend which products and opportunities to prioritize within specific markets based on strategic fit, customer need, market potential, and expected return.
• Lead and coordinate product launch efforts, ensuring alignment across Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, and other cross‑functional teams to support successful market introduction.

Required Experience:

• 8–10+ years in agricultural inputs (fertility, biologicals, crop protection, or seed), primarily in commercial roles.
• At least 3 years owning a product line, portfolio, or P&L with revenue accountability.
• A track record of growing a product or portfolio, with results you can quantify.
• Practical knowledge of how ag inputs reach the grower through ag retail, distribution, and partner channels.
• Strong financial and business‑case skills in Excel, and the ability to build and deliver a persuasive recommendation in PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects and launches without direct authority.
• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agricultural business, business, or a related science field.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 10%.

Physical Demands:

• This role is primarily office‑based in St. Louis, MO, with occasional overnight travel. It involves extended computer work and frequent in‑person and virtual communication. Reasonable accommodations are available, and a full description of physical requirements is available on request.

Job Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular/Salary/Exempt

Salary: Competitive base range

Benefits:

• 401K with match
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Long-term incentive plan
• Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Long-Term Incentive Plan

About Elemental Enzymes

Elemental Enzymes was founded upon the simple belief that we must do everything we can to improve agricultural performance in a way that not only enables plants to flourish but enriches and renews the planet with eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural solutions. From products that enable effective enzyme, peptide and biochemistry-driven inputs to foliar treatments that hold the promise to renew entire industries, our focus to make a positive difference in the world through people — like you and me. Success is a byproduct of responsible production. That’s why Elemental Enzymes works to bring cross-disciplinary scientists and processes together to create novel solutions to practical problems with a shared goal of helping both the plant and the planet.