Field Market Development Specialist

About Us

Valent U.
S.
A. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. A leading crop protection firm serving the agricultural and non-crop products markets in North America, Valent products help growers produce safe and abundant food and fiber crops, and horticultural professionals improve the quality of life for their customers. The corporate motto, Products That Work, From People Who Care®, describes the company's business philosophy. Valent seeks out and provides customers with innovative and effective solutions to their production challenges. Our vision is to be the best company delivering integrated solutions of biorational and traditional crop protection solutions to our customers. Valent is dedicated to creating a world that is healthier and more comfortable, and that has a sustainable abundance of quality, affordable food, helping crops to be the ultimate renewable resource.

About Us

Valent U.
S.
A. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. A leading crop protection firm serving the agricultural and non-crop products markets in North America, Valent products help growers produce safe and abundant food and fiber crops, and horticultural professionals improve the quality of life for their customers. The corporate motto, Products That Work, From People Who Care®, describes the company's business philosophy. Valent seeks out and provides customers with innovative and effective solutions to their production challenges. Our vision is to be the best company delivering integrated solutions of biorational and traditional crop protection solutions to our customers. Valent is dedicated to creating a world that is healthier and more comfortable, and that has a sustainable abundance of quality, affordable food, helping crops to be the ultimate renewable resource.

General Description

The position initiates, directs and executes all scientific research and/or development strategies for the company through critical individual studies for the development and launch of Valent U.
S.
A. LLC’s robust conventional, sustainable, and organic pipeline. Applies a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems. Plans and executes field research. Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories. Makes major contributions to scientific literature and conferences. Seen as a Subject Matter Expert and serves as in-house and outside consultant on cropping systems in the Mid-Atlantic states. May act as spokesperson on corporate research and development and advise top management. Participates in development of patent applications. Interfaces with various departments at Valent including marketing and sales. Provides technical and market support to sales territory account managers and sustainable solutions specialists in assigned geography. Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of company concepts and principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct research trials with in-depth knowledge of agronomic factors in assigned territory for development of new products and uses (not labeled) per the product business plan. Will utilize Valent’s internal research software and procedures to develop study protocols and track/report results.
• Conduct sales support trials using a wide range of crop / market knowledge and experience with university cooperators, pest control advisors, and growers. This includes both product demonstration and small plot replicated studies. Investigate potential product complaints exercising sound judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to determine workable solutions to resolve problems.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with important market influencers in assigned territory (including university research & extension personnel, commodity representatives, state and local government employees, growers/producers and pest control advisors). Work closely with Sustainable Solutions Business Unit team to create sustainable strategies and tactics. Assist with product recommendations, labeling, and center of influence (COI) support within the territory. Communicate actionable information to departments within the organization as required.
• Develop technical PowerPoint presentations and literature exercising in-depth knowledge of agronomics to support product label for use at university, professional society, sales, Growe