Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Ag Business, or related fields preferred., Minimum 5 years of experience in sales, preferably in agriculture., Strong background in agronomy and crop nutrition is essential., Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software, with Salesforce experience being a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Drive new business development and manage relationships with existing customers.

Uncover and develop new customer relationships with retail accounts.

Provide technical support and training to dealer representatives to create market demand.

Prepare action plans and analyze sales effectiveness to achieve specific targets.

Job description

About Us:

Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.

Description of Job: The Technical Sales Manager will directly drive new business development opportunities, grow, and strengthen developing customers, and successfully manage and develop relationships with existing customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agronomy and crop nutrition, and strong and broadly established relationships with retail dealerships within Northern California.

Principal Responsibilities:

Uncover and develop new customer relationships with retail accounts.
Manage and grow relationships with current retail account customers.
Work with the dealers, meet with growers, make sales calls and ensure the product is moved through the retail accounts.
Partner with the dealers' reps (PCA’s and/or CCA’s) to plan strategies to effectively compete in market.
Provide technical support and training to reps (PCA’s and/or CCA’s) to create market demand.
Follow-up to grow repeatable sales.
Identify and resolve customer concerns.
Prepare action plans and schedules to achieve specific sales targets.
Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of sales, methods, costs, and results.
Effectively manage budget to maximize results.
Prepare presentations, participate in seminars, and trade shows.
Participate in the planning and development of company marketing and communications materials.
Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company.
Participate in team calls and meetings.
Promote positive relations with partners, vendors, distributors, and colleagues.
Work with department managers and corporate staff to develop required business plans and forecasts for the company.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in sales.
Knowledge of customer base within the market. Specific Customer contacts and business relationships within the target market is a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge and a good understanding of plant physiology, crop production, crop protection and soil health is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Power Bi) and CRM software platforms (Salesforce experience is a plus).

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Ag Business, Soil Biology, Mycology, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Horticulture preferred.

Travel: 50%

What We Offer

We recognize that compensation and benefits play a crucial role in your career decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to equitable pay practices and transparency in how we reward our employees.

Base Salary: The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from:

$120,000 to $140,000. Individual pay is based upon location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible for an incentive program or profit-sharing program in addition to their base salary.

Benefits:

High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental plans
5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus
Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions
Financial assistance programs to support your goals
Life and disability insurance for added security
Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days
Flexible work arrangements available

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Valent Group of Companies, we’re proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do.

Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.

Valent U.S.A., Valent North America LLC, Valent BioSciences LLC and Mycorrhizal Applications LLC are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.