[Hiring] Field Development Manager @Certis Biologicals

Role Description

Certis Biologicals, a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of biopesticides, is seeking a motivated and articulate professional to conduct field research, product development, and technical support activities in Northeast USA.

• Manage a field trial program to develop performance data for multiple active ingredients on a wide variety of crops.
• This program is conducted primarily through cooperating academic research/extension institutions, private contractors, and collaboration with key customers and commodity groups.
• Participate in reporting, planning, and budgeting processes to coordinate project activities with other Field Development territories.
• Provide product knowledge training and technical support to the regional field sales team.
• Oversee grower demonstration trials and interface with key market influencers.
• Deliver presentations to customers and participate in trade shows, distributor/grower meetings, and field tours.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory, and Marketing teams, providing analysis and technical input to support new product launches and market expansion of existing products.
• Represent the company through participation in professional conferences, commodity group events, and scientific meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Nematology, Integrated Pest Management, or other discipline with a focus on crop protection.
• At least 2 years practical experience in commercial product development, applied research/extension, or technical sales and marketing related to crop protection.
• Demonstrated field research skills in experimental design, statistical analysis, application technology, crop production practices, etc.
• Familiarity with ARM, SAS, or other statistical software would be beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced market environment.
• The ideal candidate will have leadership, adaptability, and organizational skills with potential for future advancement into positions of greater responsibility for the company’s long-term strategic growth.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory (may exceed 50% of time depending on season and location).
• Occasional travel outside the territory may be required.

Benefits

• Company vehicle, computer, and other necessary business tools are provided.
• Health benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Performance-based annual bonus opportunity in addition to base salary.

Company Description

Certis USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.