Date of posting here January 12, 2010 Type of position The candidate would be responsible for business development including sales and market development for SePRO Aquatics Portfolio Products (aquatic plant and algae managmement). Employer SePRO Corporation Description of Employer SePRO Corporation focuses on developing, manufacturing, reasearching and marketing value-added products for specialty applications in niche markets, such as aquatics, turf and ornamentals. Location California Description of Location The job requires managing of an important territory in the Pacific Southwest, but focusing primarily in California. Salary Commensurate with postion and experience. Benefits Quality insurance, retirement and vacation packet. Closing date of competition open Date position available January 8, 2010 Description of duties Key areas of focus will include the development of the SePRO portfolio of products and business for use in canals, the expansion, support and development of professional aquatic applicator network business, development of distributor aquatics business and support of government programs. This position starts with the support and expansion of an existing base of business and adds the range of responsibilities included in developing a market and business from infancy to a major Aquatics Business Contributor. The candidate will work with an established team of professionals with the same focus and objective aimed on the development of new solutions for the Western Aquatics Market. The candidate will identify, call on and establish business development relationships with influential canal and irrigation management districts and aquatic resource managers. The job requires managing of an important territory focused on canals and irrigation districts in the Western United States, but focusing primarily in California. This is an excellent opportunity for a person with strong sales, marketing and technical skills who is interested in helping to expand the canal market division of an established company. Responsibilities would include Identification, Characterization and Development of Canal & Irrigation Market for SePRO Aquatics Business Unit Conducting field research and product demonstration trials Providing technical training for key audiences (customers and influentials) Developing and implementing segment specific market initiatives Support and sales for SePRO Aquatics Portfolio The candidate would assist our contract researcher as needed in the evaluation, documentation and demonstration of these trials. Build and maintain relationships with customers and new prospects to promote, sell and service SePRO Aquatics Portfolio aligned with market strategies. Administer sales policies and programs to meet goals for the territory Work with the Aquatics Business Team to aggressively pursue growth opportunities in Aquatics. Due to the importance of the territory, the candidate must manage their time and travel too effectively and efficiently impact the development territory. Qualifications sought Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business, agronomy, natural sciences, biology or related science along with three years of demonstrated sales and business development success and a California Pest Control Advisor license is desirable. Experience in the specialty agricultural chemical market, aquatics or irrigation and canal management is desirable. Frequent interaction with associations, media, and industry influential’s requires that this person represent SePRO Corporation in a professional manner. The position will require excellent communication and presentation skill in both individual and large group settings. This individual will also need the following: Demonstrated ability to negotiate win-win strategies, conflict resolution and handling objections by taking initiative and finding creative solutions. Demonstrated ability to get desired results by following agreed upon plans. Demonstrated ability to identify and use effective methods for collecting, interpreting and communicating market, customer, and competitive data. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and network with peers. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Business acumen and must be customer focused. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Ability to travel on a daily basis throughout Western United States, with overnight travel required. Contact for additional information email: shaunh@sepro.com Application procedure   Submit what Resume Submit to eamil: shaunh@sepro.com Additional Information Additional Qualification Questions 1. Do you currently hold a California Pest Control Advisor’s (PCA) License? If yes, what categories? If no, do you have the background and qualifications to obtain a PCA license in a 3 month period? 2. Do you live in central or northern California? If no, are you willing to relocate to central or northern California? 3. As part of your experience, what products or programs have you sold or managed? 4. Are you willing to travel overnight several days a week?