Product Manager - Crop Protection

JOB TITLE: Product Manager - Crop Protection

DEPARTMENT: Tidal Grow AgriScience 

REPORTS TO: Tidal Grow AgriScience Chief Product Officer

STATUS: Exempt 

LOCATION: Remote, anywhere in USA

SALARY RANGE: $100,000-$150,000/year depends on qualifications, years of experience and interview outcome

BENEFITS: Medical, dental and vision insurance, optional FSA, 401(k) with employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short- & long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of Paid Time Off + 10 holidays.

Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We value open, direct communication and foster a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development. 

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Job Summary:

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing organization for a professional passionate about advancing agriculture science through practical application and collaboration with industry stakeholders. The Product Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the development and success of Tidal Grow's cutting-edge agricultural products. This position requires an individual with a strong understanding of agriscience, market trends, or business-related experience in product management. The successful candidate will be able to guide product development and lifecycle management along with collaborating with R&D teams. They will be passionate about sustainable farming practices and dedicated to creating solutions that improve farmer profitability and environmental stewardship. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for the Crop Protection portfolio.
• Define product positioning, target market segments, and unique selling propositions (USPs).
• Lead the product lifecycle from concept to launch, including ideation, development, testing, and commercialization.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to ensure product efficacy, safety, and compliance.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including farmers, agronomists, regulatory bodies, and industry partners, to understand their needs and challenges.
• Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies, promotional materials, and training programs.
• Monitor product performance against financial targets, including revenue, profitability, and market share.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for new product development and existing product enhancements.
• Travel up to 40% (for trade shows, and seasonal work). 
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree (BS or MS) in Agronomy, Chemistry, Business, or a related field AND 5+ years of experience in agriculture or related fields, with a proven track record of leadership and innovation.
• Strong understanding of crop protection, integrated pest management, and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of successful product development and management.
• Experience with RCBD field trial design, analysis, and interpretation of results.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in Agronomy, Chemistry, Business, or a related field.
• Candidates making an industry pivot (i.e., transitioning from a different industry) are encouraged to apply if they can clearly explain their motivation for the change and how their skills and experience qualify them for this role.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Travel Required up to 40% depending on the time of year.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, etc., in field conditions, and sometimes needs to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds while working around crop protection products.

Licensing & Special Requirements

• Incumbent is subject to a background check.
• Local State Driver’s license and proof of insurance required by the time of hire.

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.