Date of posting here September 14, 2009 Type of position Industry Employer Agricultural Chemical company Description of Employer A global leader in Crop Protection products and seed treatment in the agricultural market. Leading global supplier of plastic additives, including flame retardants; a leading manufacturer of pool and spa products; the largest component supplier to the lubricants industry; and a top global producer of urethane polymers. Location Midwest Salary Open Closing date of competition Fall 2009 Date position available Now Description of duties Executes marketing initiatives with key customers in targeted segments. Leads/manages marketing input and output process with key growers and centers of influence Identifies and satisfies training needs of Account Managers and channels of trade Manages field demonstration trial process with key growers and centers of influence Develops and maintains key grower and center of influence data bases Primary responsibility for market development process of new products Primary Responsibilities: Develops marketing effectiveness by identifying short and mid-term issues; developing internal discussions to prepare action plans and solutions; identifying options at the field level; implementing grower and center of influence marketing development programs. Expands market share by developing and implementing key marketing initiatives to key growers centers of influence, and distribution channel. Identifies training needs by analyzing sales force, customer requirements, plans, forecasts, and current training programs; verifying needs with sales force, growers, centers of influence, and distribution channel. Satisfies training needs by researching, designing, and implementing programs with sales force and channels of trade; develops necessary training manuals and support materials in coordination with marketing support manager. Manages product complaint policy and process with sales force and technical service. Implements external, customer market development plans by establishing joint plans with sales representatives and technical service to target innovative and early adopter growers and centers of influence. Development of key grower and center of influence data-base to execute direct marketing campaigns. Qualifications sought 4-7 Years experience in crop protection chemicals Seed Technology experience Bachelors Degree with an Area of Concentration in agriculture business, agronomy, or other related agricultural science preferred. Application procedure   Submit what Resume and salary requirements Submit to jess@centuryassociates.com Resume in Word form