Portfolio Strategy Manager, Plant Nutrition

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Jobgether partners with a leading agriscience company to fill a Portfolio Strategy Manager, Plant Nutrition role in the United States with a remote arrangement and a primary base in St. Louis, Missouri.

The role shapes strategic direction, assesses markets, builds multi-year plans, and leads cross-functional go-to-market initiatives to drive sustainable revenue growth. You will work across marketing, commercial, regulatory, and technical teams, develop business cases, and present strategic

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in agricultural inputs with emphasis on fertilizers or crop nutrition.
• 3+ years of product line or portfolio ownership with revenue accountability.
• Proven track record of growing products or portfolios with measurable results.
• Strong understanding of how agricultural inputs reach growers via retailers and partners.
• Bachelor degree in agronomy, agricultural business, business administration or related field.
• Advanced Excel modeling and business-case development capabilities.
• Ability to deliver persuasive PowerPoint presentations for stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking to evaluate market dynamics, customer needs and investments.
• Proven cross-functional leadership across marketing, commercial, regulatory, and technical teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel overnight up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Own product portfolio prioritization and valuation aligned with ROI and market opportunities.
• Evaluate new products, applications, and markets based on size, growth, and fit.
• Lead market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop product valuations, financial models, and business cases for investments.
• Build multi-year portfolio strategies covering lifecycle, expansion, and enhancements.
• Develop strategies for complex partner relationships and align with key accounts.
• Define product positioning and go-to-market plans with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate technical and competitive assessments to gauge differentiation.
• Lead internal and external portfolio presentations to executives and partners.
• Serve as subject-matter expert on assigned markets and agronomic practices.
• Recommend prioritization across products and opportunities based on potential returns.
• Coordinate product launches across marketing, commercial, regulatory, and other teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Market analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Portfolio Strategy Manager, Plant Nutrition based in the United States (remote, with a primary location in St. Louis, Missouri).

As a Portfolio Strategy Manager, Plant Nutrition, you will shape the strategic direction and commercial success of an agricultural product portfolio focused on plant nutrition. You will identify market opportunities, evaluate product investments, and develop long-term strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth. Working across marketing, commercial, regulatory, and technical teams, you will translate market intelligence and customer insights into actionable portfolio and go-to-market plans. You will also assess competitive positioning, guide product launches, and strengthen strategic partnerships throughout the agricultural value chain. This role combines commercial leadership, financial analysis, and agricultural market expertise to deliver measurable business results. You will contribute to innovative agricultural solutions that improve crop performance while supporting more sustainable farming practices.

Accountabilities

• Portfolio Strategy and Prioritization: Own product portfolio prioritization and valuation, ensuring alignment with business objectives, market opportunities, strategic priorities, and expected return on investment.
• Market Opportunity Assessment: Evaluate new products, applications, and markets based on market size, growth potential, customer needs, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and investment requirements.
• Market Intelligence: Lead market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, evolving customer expectations, growth opportunities, and changes in the agricultural inputs landscape.
• Financial Analysis and Business Cases: Develop product valuations, financial models, and business cases to support investment decisions, portfolio prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Long-term Portfolio Development: Build multi-year portfolio strategies covering product lifecycle management, market expansion, product enhancements, and repositioning opportunities.
• Strategic Partnerships: Develop strategies for complex partner relationships and support Global Account Leaders in creating long-term business plans aligned with portfolio priorities and customer objectives.
• Go-to-market Strategy: Define product positioning, value propositions, and go-to-market plans in collaboration with marketing, commercial, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Product and Competitive Assessments: Coordinate technical and competitive evaluations of internal and external products to assess capabilities, differentiation, market positioning, and portfolio fit.
• Strategic Presentations: Lead internal and external portfolio presentations, communicating product value, competitive advantages, market opportunities, and strategic recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Market and Agronomic Expertise: Serve as a subject-matter expert on assigned markets, agricultural applications, competitors, and relevant agronomic practices.
• Commercial Prioritization: Recommend which products, applications, and market opportunities should receive priority based on customer needs, strategic alignment, market potential, and expected financial returns.
• Product Launch Management: Coordinate product launches across marketing, commercial, regulatory, and other relevant teams, ensuring alignment and effective execution from planning through market introduction.

Requirements

• Industry Experience: 8-10 or more years of experience in agricultural inputs, particularly fertilizers and crop nutrition, biological products, crop protection, or seeds, primarily in commercial roles.
• Portfolio and Revenue Ownership: At least 3 years of experience managing a product line, portfolio, or profit and loss (P&L), with direct accountability for revenue.
• Demonstrated Business Results: A proven track record of growing products or portfolios, supported by quantifiable commercial outcomes.
• Agricultural Market Knowledge: Practical understanding of how agricultural inputs reach growers through agricultural retailers, distributors, and partner channels.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in agronomy, agricultural business, business administration, an agricultural discipline, or a related scientific field.
• Financial and Analytical Skills: Strong financial modeling and business-case development capabilities, including advanced practical proficiency in Excel.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to develop and deliver persuasive PowerPoint presentations that communicate complex analyses, strategic recommendations, and commercial opportunities clearly.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to evaluate market dynamics, customer needs, competitive positioning, product differentiation, and investment opportunities to support sound business decisions.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead projects and product launches across multiple functions without direct reporting authority.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence internal teams, commercial partners, and external stakeholders.
• Commercial Mindset: A results-oriented approach to portfolio growth, investment prioritization, product positioning, and go-to-market execution.
• Travel Availability: Willingness to travel overnight up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Competitive base salary, with the exact range determined by the employer.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Financial and health accounts: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Account options.
• Long-term incentives: Access to a long-term incentive plan.
• Insurance protection: Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance.
• Employee support: Employee Assistance Program to support employee well-being.
• Remote work arrangement: Remote position associated with St. Louis, Missouri, with occasional overnight travel.
• Full-time employment: Regular, salaried, exempt position.
• Meaningful impact: Opportunity to contribute to agricultural innovation, improved plant performance, and more sustainable farming solutions.