Our client is a US Based supplier/manufacturer of biological crop protection materials. The company is growing and expanding into new regions in the US. Company is profitable, has solid pull through cooperation from mainstream regional distributors, and has current state registrations.
Summary:
The primary purpose of the Field Research Manager is to ensure the development activities that maintain the company’s competitive position and profitability.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop relationships and partnerships with alliances and key influencers across the agriculture industry, such as county agents, farm advisors, crop consultants, Cooperatives, and University researchers/extension agents.
- Coordinate field research with the company’s current technologies to improve and support the development of existing and new products in order to demonstrate the efficacy of products and expand the product line.
- Work closely with all departments of the company to provide technical support, training, recommendations, and solutions on any product inquiries.
- Identify new growth opportunities by providing innovative development ideas through market opportunities, to further develop products and services.
- Manage the development of improving existing products, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and or development of new ventures for the company.
- Integrate information and insights into competitive products.
- Attend State and Regional Trade shows.
To grow in this position, it requires the following:
- At least two to three years of relevant experience conducting field research and product development.
- Master’s degree in plant pathology, agronomy or soil microbiology sciences, required.
- PhD (preferred)
- Strong biology/chemistry/agronomy and horticultural background
- Fluent in English
- Self-motivated, with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- Seeing change as opportunity and not as a threat
- Curious, open-minded, non-discriminating
- Energetic, flexible, and motivated
- Comfortable in an ever-changing growth environment!
What else to know?
- This is a full-time role based in Michigan
- This position is available immediately however, we are happy to consider your notice period or your desired start date.
- Based on your professional experience and your qualification, our client offers an attractive total compensation package ranging from $80-85,000 annual base salary, full benefits, matching 401K, and all expenses covered, with auto allowance.
For immediate and confidential consideration, email resume to stebbins@greenadvice.com or call Steve Stebbins directly at 209 914-9988. Stebbins and Assoc. is the Client’s recruiter partner.