Regional Sales Manager, Sustainable Solutions, West Valent U.S.A

About the role

Valent U.S.A. is seeking a Sustainable Solutions Team Lead in California. The role serves as a strategic leader focused on expanding sustainable solutions in the Western US specialty market.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Sustainable Solutions Sales Specialists to deliver growth, provide technical leadership, and build deep relationships with key growers and influencers.
• Set clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and SMART goals aligned with the broader Western business unit strategy to ensure regional targets are met or exceeded.
• Manage regional budget and deploy sales team effectively across high-opportunity areas.
• Develop and execute a multi-year sales strategy for the region that aligns with the Sustainable Solutions Business Unit’s growth roadmap.
• Develop professional relationships with Regional Manager, Regional Account Managers, and Field Market Development personnel to utilize the expertise of sales and technical teams to support grower influence and education of Sustainable Solution products.
• Work with Sustainable Solutions Sales Specialists to create and execute sustainable solution sales growth plans.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory shifts, and competitor activity in the biorational space.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical teams to identify gaps in the market and create pull-through demand for the sustainable solutions portfolio.
• Discover new market fits for product usage.
• Guide the team in developing value-based selling tools that demonstrate the economic and environmental ROI of sustainable solutions to end-users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent, with 7-10 years of related experience.
• Proven track record in sales leadership, specifically within the Western US specialty market.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong business planning skills with a solid understanding of strategic marketing principles, business planning, and demand generation.
• Proven sales track record of creating demand through non-price value creation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands include constant walking, standing, bending at the neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, simple grasping, power grasping, and fine manipulation with hands, pushing and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.; also frequent lifting and carrying of up to 75 lbs., occasional sitting and lifting and carrying of up to 100+ lbs. Travel by air or car up to 75% of the time and will be required to drive safely for long distances. Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or around moving cars, trucks, forklifts, equipment and machinery including a computer keyboard and mouse; uneven ground; excessive noise; extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness; dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals; venomous insects and animals, heights; operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement; use of special visual or auditory protective equipment. May be required to work outdoors in an agricultural crop field, assist in putting out demonstration plots, wear respirator and other personal protection equipment.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from $151,800 to $215,100. Individual pay is based upon location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible for an incentive program or profit-sharing program in addition to their base salary.
• 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.

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

We recognize that compensation and benefits play a crucial role in your career decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to equitable pay practices and transparency in how we reward our employees. Valent Group of Companies is committed to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) and continues to drive everything we do. Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Valent U.S.A., Valent North America LLC, Valent BioSciences LLC and Mycorrhizal Applications LLC are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.