Regional Business Manager - Valent BioSciences LLC

Job Description

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 : Responsible for developing and executing the regional marketing strategies for the full BBU product portfolio in the Asia Pacific region (SCA, SCAL, SCIL, SCT, SCAS and ASDJ). Responsible for socializing and implementing the global strategy. Communicate and advise technical product and R&D support researcher, on project focus and regional support. Lead the short term (SRP) and long term (MRP) business planning process for the region and track the LBE and forecasts. Serve as the key point of contact between the region and VBS HQ.

Principal Responsibilities :

• With the region and the HQ business management team, develop and attain the SRP and MRP financial goals at the region level. Support the regional affiliate initiatives to obtain these goals.
• Communicate global strategies and work with affiliates to support their implementation of these strategies.
• Successfully prioritize time to adequately cover the agricultural business platform (BCE, BCP, and BST) initiatives, prelaunch management and commercial management of new Biorational solutions.
• Identify and develop business opportunities, create financial forecasts, developing segment specific marketing / business plans, and lead business unit branding strategies
• Analyze and interpret market research data to identify trends, opportunities and competitive threats to maximize the full BBU business in the region and for new commercial Biorational solutions.
• Assess and evaluate unmet market needs in order to coordinate and facilitate regional business expansion projects and global biorational projects.
• Participate in and provide guidance to the annual Pipeline, R&D and Regulatory programs
• Participate in cross-functional teams to achieve business and product development objectives for product life cycle management and new product initiatives.
• Evaluate and assist in licensing and acquisition efforts to complement existing portfolio and take advantage of new products and market opportunities for the BBU business.
• Participate in industry initiatives and organizations to keep abreast of the changes in the marketplace and adjust marketing strategies accordingly

Experience :

Education : Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing or agricultural field, is required.

Location : Global business headquarters in Libertyville, Illinois, with a hybrid telecommuting policy of up to 20% per month.

Travel : Up to 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 :

$149,300 to $190,300. 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 :

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.

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