Portfolio Strategy Manager, Plant Nutrition

Elemental Enzymes•St. Louis, MO

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Elemental Enzymes is seeking a commercially minded Portfolio Manager to lead its Plant Nutrition category, owning strategy and execution of key activities. The role works with internal and external stakeholders to shape marketing strategies and portfolio composition, and is accountable for executing portfolio and go-to-market strategies through to revenue. The manager owns product portfolio prioritization and valuation, assesses product and market opportunities, leads market intelligence, and develops multi-year portfolio strategies. The role also supports Global Account Leaders with partner and customer strategies, shapes go-to-market strategies and product positioning, coordinates competitive and technical assessments, presents strategic recommendations, and serves as a subject-matter expert on assigned markets, applications, competitors, and agronomic practices. The manager leads and coordinates product launches across Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, and other teams. The role is primarily office-based in St. Louis, Missouri, with occasional overnight travel of up to 10%. 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.

Requirements

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 quantifiable results.
Practical knowledge of how agricultural inputs reach growers through ag retail, distribution, and partner channels.
Strong financial and business-case skills in Excel, and the ability to build and deliver persuasive recommendations 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%.

Responsibilities

Own product portfolio prioritization and valuation, ensuring alignment with company strategy, market opportunities, and expected return on investment.
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 trends, customer needs, growth opportunities, and competitive changes 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 with Marketing, Commercial, and cross-functional teams.
Coordinate competitive and technical assessments of internal and external products to evaluate capabilities, differentiation, positioning, and portfolio fit.
Lead portfolio presentations and strategic recommendations internally and externally, communicating 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 launches, ensuring alignment across Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, and other cross-functional teams.