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Sumitomo ChemicalPosted 1 week ago

Field Market Development Specialist - Valent U.S.A. LLC

$100,600–$150,000 year

On-siteCalifornia, United States

Full TimeAssociates DegreeEnterprise

Job Summary

Coordinate research trials and conduct sales support studies across assigned territories using internal software to develop protocols and track results. Execute product demonstrations with university cooperators, pest control advisors, and growers while investigating product complaints to determine workable solutions. Maintain key relationships with market influencers including extension personnel, government employees, and producers to support sustainable strategies and labeling initiatives. Develop technical presentations and review advertising copy to ensure technical soundness regarding efficacy, residues, and tank mix partners. Lead task forces to resolve complex issues and serve as a subject matter expert for cropping systems in the Mid-Atlantic states.

Required Qualifications

  • MS or equivalent, with 4 – 8 years of related experience
  • Ph.D. Degree in biological sciences
  • Customer focus
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Spreadsheet skills
  • Word processing skills
  • Problem solving
  • Detail oriented
  • Evaluation and interpretation of data
  • Equipment/instrument maintenance and repair
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record
  • Pesticide applicator license
  • Other state required licenses
  • Ability to travel long distances in a vehicle and airplane
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
  • Ability to work outdoors in adverse (heat, cold, etc.) conditions

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain pesticide applicator license and other state required licenses

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