Dir, Marketing, Crop Protection & Non-Crop Portfolio -Valent

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Regular Full Time Libertyville, IL, US

Valent U.S.A. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. A leading crop protection firm serving the agricultural and non-crop products markets in North America, Valent products help growers produce safe and abundant food and fiber crops, and horticultural professionals improve the quality of life for their customers.

The corporate motto, Products That Work, From People Who Care®, describes the company's business philosophy. Valent seeks out and provides customers with innovative and effective solutions to their production challenges. Our vision is to be the best company delivering integrated solutions of biorational and traditional crop protection solutions to our customers. Valent is dedicated to creating a world that is healthier and more comfortable, and that has a sustainable abundance of quality, affordable food, helping crops to be the ultimate renewable resource.

The Marketing Director leads the commercial strategy for the U.S. Crop Protection and Non-Crop portfolio, driving profitable short- and mid-term growth while preparing the business for future success through pipeline commercialization. This role is responsible for portfolio strategy, new product launches, and commercial excellence to maximize revenue, profitability, and market share.

Working closely with Asset Management, Sales, Technology, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Development, and Global Marketing, the Marketing Director develops integrated portfolio strategies, strengthens brand competitiveness, and builds the commercial capabilities needed to deliver sustainable growth.

• Develop and execute strategic marketing and business plans for the U.S. portfolio, including annual marketing plans, budgets, demand forecasts, and profitability targets.
• Identify market opportunities, competitive risks, portfolio gaps, and customer needs to guide investment priorities and long-term growth.
• Provide strategic market intelligence and commercial recommendations to executive leadership and global marketing teams.
• Lead commercialization strategies for pipeline products, ensuring successful launches that achieve revenue, market share, and profitability objectives.
• Direct product positioning, value propositions, pricing, channel strategy, and lifecycle management for both new and established brands.
• Protect and grow key portfolio franchises through competitive defense, supply optimization, cost management, and differentiated market positioning.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives that enhance marketing effectiveness, customer engagement, forecasting, and commercial decision-making through Salesforce, Power BI, and advanced analytics.
• Simplify and optimize marketing programs, account planning, and sales enablement processes to improve execution, automation, and business performance.

• Establish standardized marketing processes, project governance, commercialization readiness, and performance tracking to improve execution and accountability.
• Lead cross-functional teams to align Asset Management, Sales, Technology, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and other functions on portfolio strategy, product launches, and business priorities.
• Foster strong collaboration across commercial and technical organizations to ensure disciplined execution and continuous improvement.
• Build and develop a high-performing marketing organization through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
• Establish clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations while cultivating future marketing leaders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive marketing, product management, portfolio management, or commercial leadership experience within the agricultural, crop protection, seed, or specialty chemical industry.

• Demonstrated success leading product launches and managing complex agricultural product portfolios.
• Strong…