Hiring: Dir, Marketing, Crop Protection & Non-Crop Portfolio -Valent USA Company: Sumitomo Chemical: Group Companies of the Americas Location: Libertyville, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:15:55 Target Skills & Keywords : Digital Transformation, Pest, Portfolio Management, Product Management, R, Salesforce About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive marketing, product management, portfolio management, or commercial leadership experience within the agricultural, crop protection, seed, or specialty chemical industry. Required Skills: •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. •Portfolio Strategy & Business Leadership •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. •Portfolio Management & Commercialization •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. Qualifications: •Demonstrated success leading product launches and managing complex agricultural product portfolios. •In-depth knowledge of U.S. crop protection, non-crop, distribution, retail, and grower markets. •Proven leadership in cross-functional teams involving Sales, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Finance. •Strong analytical, financial, communication, and executive presentation skills. •Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!