Associate Product Manager

Associate Product Manager

Location: Shawnee, KS

Department: Product Management

Reports To: Product Manager

Travel: Up to 20%

Position Summary

The Associate Product Manager supports and manages assigned product portfolios within the Turf & Ornamental and Agriculture markets. This role owns products across the full lifecycle-from concept and development through launch, optimization, and discontinuation.

Working closely with cross-functional partners, the Associate Product Manager drives product strategy, lifecycle execution, and performance through market insight, data analysis, and strong collaboration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support and lead cross-functional teams across the full product lifecycle, including business case development, product launch, and portfolio optimization
• Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to inform product positioning, innovation, and growth strategies
• Manage pricing, forecasting, and gross profit performance for assigned product lines
• Coordinate day-to-day portfolio activities, including S&OP, regulatory requirements, packaging, and supply chain alignment
• Partner with marketing, sales, and technical teams to support product training, launches, and clear product communication
• Maintain accurate product documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of product processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in turf/plant science, agronomy, agriculture, marketing, or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in turf & ornamental, agriculture, agronomy, or technical marketing
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Strong analytical and data skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable business insights
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with effective time-management and organizational abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting product launches or lifecycle management initiatives
• Exposure to pricing, forecasting, or S&OP processes
• Familiarity with regulatory, formulation, or packaging considerations in agriculture or specialty chemicals

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k)
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs

Work Environment & Culture

PBI-Gordon Companies offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment where accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and grow their careers alongside the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PBI-Gordon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about product strategy, data-driven decision-making, and building products that make a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join an employee-owned organization shaping the future of Turf & Ornamental and Agriculture products.