Field Market Development Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Initiate, lead, and implement scientific research and development strategies for Valent U.S.A. LLC’s conventional, sustainable, and organic product lines.

• Plan and conduct field research while coordinating research trials within the designated territory.

• Create study protocols and monitor/report results utilizing Valent’s internal research software and procedures.

• Carry out sales support trials, which include product demonstrations and small plot replicated studies.

• Investigate potential product complaints and devise viable solutions.

• Establish and maintain relationships with university and extension personnel, commodity representatives, government employees, growers/producers, and pest control advisors.

• Collaborate with the Sustainable Solutions Business Unit to develop sustainable strategies and tactics.

• Assist with product recommendations, labeling, and support for centers of influence.

• Relay actionable information to internal departments.

• Create technical PowerPoint presentations and literature to support product labels and meetings.

• Review proposed label and advertising copy to ensure technical accuracy.

• Lead and participate in teams and task forces.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant on cropping systems in the Mid-Atlantic states.

• Provide technical and market support to sales territory account managers and sustainable solutions specialists.

• Engage in the development of patent applications.

• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and other departments within Valent.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically requires a MS or equivalent, along with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. in biological sciences.

• Strong communication skills are essential.

• Focus on customer service, interpersonal skills, and teamwork.

• Proficient in spreadsheet and word processing applications.

• Ability to solve problems, pay attention to detail, and evaluate and interpret data.

• Skills in equipment/instrument maintenance and repair.

• Willingness to work across extensive geographic territories that span multiple states.

• Overnight travel is required approximately 25–50% of the time.

• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.; physical demands may include lifting over 100 lbs.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is necessary.

• Capability to work outdoors in challenging conditions.

• Must obtain a pesticide applicator license and any other state-required licenses.

• Ability to travel by air or car up to 50% of the time and drive safely for long distances.

• Ability to operate around moving vehicles, equipment, machinery, uneven terrain, noise, temperature extremes, dust, fumes, chemicals, venomous insects and animals, and heights.

• May be required to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary along with an incentive program available to all eligible full-time employees.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• High-quality healthcare options.

• 401k matching.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Generous time off policy, including time off for volunteer activities.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.