Valent BioSciences · 20 hours ago
Mgr, Product Management II - Valent U.S.A. LLC
Valent U.S.A. LLC is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, focused on crop production and pest management solutions. The Seed Treatment Account Manager will manage key customer accounts, ensuring operational success and customer satisfaction while collaborating with internal departments.
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Responsibilities
Successfully support and grow strategic Seed Treatment customer accounts and manage a variety of account operations to ensure customer satisfaction
Lead and oversee a variety of account management activities including forecasting, contract management, customer operations, planning, and more
Develop customer forecasts using demand plans, assumptions, and market variables with successful implementation across Internal Business Planning (IBP) processes
Conduct business planning meetings with Seed Treatment customers to ensure alignment of needs, challenges, opportunities, and strategies
Successfully collaborate with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Asset Teams, Regulatory, Sales and Product Development to effectively meet customers’ needs and ensure alignment of key-account activities
Effectively act as the ‘voice-of-the-customer’ by capturing, analyzing, communicating, and resolving customer feedback and challenges
Conduct analysis of various data sources (e.g. sales data, market reports) with effective utilization to resolve customer’s needs and support opportunities
Engage and represent the Company at key industry trade groups such as ASTA and IPSA
Ensure operational excellence to both lead and drive efficiencies across critical internal processes focused on customer success
Qualification
Required
Education-BS in Business or Agriculture oriented degree
Experience- 5+ years of Agriculture sales, account management, or marketing experience
Acceptable DMV report
Business planning and financial acumen
Problem solving, forecasting, persuasion, and negotiation with all stakeholders
Able to show leadership while contributing to a larger team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and organization skills
Strong computational skills
Approximately 40-60 % domestic travel by car or air
Preferred
Masters preferred
Seed Treatment industry experience preferred
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
Company
Valent BioSciences
Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development and commercialization of biorational products for the agricultural, public health and forest health markets.
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Growth StageRecent News
2025-08-14
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