Product Development Representative
NICHINO America
LOCATION: California – Fresno, North
Job Description
The Product Development Representative will be responsible for managing field research in an assigned territory (California – Fresno North). The major crops of interest are tree nuts, grapes, rice, stone fruit, cotton, corn and miscellaneous vegetables. Major emphasis will be place on two categories: (1) development of new proprietary active ingredients; and (2) work supporting activities of Nichino Marketing and Sales personnel. The successful candidate will have an advanced degree in an agricultural science and field experience in plot design and data analysis. In addition, the Product Development Representative must be an effective communicator (written and verbal), well-organized and able to manage time effectively in a large, crop-diverse geography.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Management of field and laboratory trial work conducted in the assigned geography.
- Development of local programs to support sales of existing products as prioritized by Nichino Product Management.
- As needed, provide Nichino Product Management with technical recommendations for use of existing branded products (labels, brochures, technical bulletins) and for labeled uses of new active ingredients.
- On a monthly basis provide a written summary of activities and key results in the assigned area.
- Serve as Nichino America's technical expert within the university research and extension community as well as with agricultural consultants and local commodity groups.
Educational Requirements:
Advanced degree (M.S. OR Ph.D.) in an agricultural science.
Nichino members enjoy an excellent health benefits package, competitive pay, paid vacation and leave.
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