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

Sumitomo Chemical Group Companies of America • Libertyville, IL

36d • $210,000 - $280,000 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 understanding of U.S. crop protection, non-crop, distribution, retail, and grower markets.
• Experience developing strategic business plans, forecasts, budgets, pricing strategies, and commercial programs.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams involving Sales, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Strong analytical, financial, communication, and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director