Field Development Manager, Northeast

Certis; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company-mâ

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Certis Biologicals in the Northeast region is seeking a Field Development Manager to lead field trial programs, generate performance data across multiple crops, and coordinate with academic partners and contractors.

You will train the regional sales team, present findings at conferences, and work with Product Development, Regulatory, and Marketing to support launches and market expansion. Remote work option with travel within the territory is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in crop protection or related field.
• At least 2 years of practical experience in product development, applied research, or technical sales in crop protection.
• Strong field research and experimental design skills.
• Willingness to travel within territory, up to 50%+.

Responsibilities

• Lead field trial programs to generate performance data across crops.
• Provide product knowledge training and technical support to regional sales teams.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory, and Marketing on launches.
• Represent Certis at conferences and industry meetings.

Skills

Field trials

Scientific communication

Data analysis

Travel coordination

Education

Graduate degree in crop protection/related field

Tools

SAS

R

ARM

Job description

Position: Field Development Manager, Northeast

Location: Remote

Job Id: 160

# of Openings: 1

FIELD DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Certis Biologicals, a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of biopesticides, is seeking a motivated and articulate professional to conduct field research, product development, and technical support activities in Northeast USA (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine).

Major Responsibilities

• Manage a field trial program to develop performance data for multiple active ingredients on a wide variety of crops. This program is conducted primarily through cooperating academic research/extension institutions, private contractors, and collaboration with key customers and commodity groups. Participate in reporting, planning, and budgeting processes to coordinate project activities with other Field Development territories.


• Product knowledge training and technical support of the regional field sales team, including oversight of grower demonstration trials, interfacing with key market influencers, presentations to customers, and participation in trade shows, distributor/grower meetings, and field tours.


• Collaboration with Product Development, Regulatory, and Marketing teams, providing analysis and technical input to support new product launches and market expansion of existing products.


• Represent the company through participation in professional conferences, commodity group events, and scientific meetings.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Nematology, Integrated Pest Management, or other discipline with a focus on crop protection.


• At least 2 years practical experience in commercial product development, applied research/extension, or technical sales and marketing related to crop protection.


• Demonstrated field research skills in experimental design, statistical analysis, application technology, crop production practices, etc. Familiarity with ARM, SAS, or other statistical software would be beneficial.


• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory (may exceed 50% of time depending on season and location). Occasional travel outside the territory may be required.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in MS Office tools.


• Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced market environment.

The ideal candidate will have leadership, adaptability, and organizational skills with potential for future advancement into positions of greater responsibility for the company’s long-term strategic growth.

Location is flexible but should be suitable for efficient travel within the assigned territory (near an national or good regional airport, with reasonable access to major highways). Company vehicle, computer, and other necessary business tools are provided. Certis also provides health benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, and a performance-based annual bonusopportunity in addition to base salary.

• Company vehicle, computer, and other necessary business tools are provided.


• Health benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, and a performance-based annual bonusopportunity in addition to base salary.

Certis USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.