Sumitomo Chemical America, Inc. is part of a group of more than 160 companies operating worldwide in such diverse business categories as Basic Chemicals, Petrochemicals & Plastics, IT-related Chemicals, Health & Crop Sciences, and Pharmaceuticals. We offer a wide range of innovative products and technologies that strive to address global needs and challenges.

In 2015, we will celebrate our 100th anniversary. We have reaffirmed the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in our business operations and have made a commitment, as part of our corporate vision, to help solve global challenges through the power of chemistry, or what we refer to as Creative Hybrid Chemistry.

Chemistry wields virtually unlimited potential to create solutions to a myriad of problems that threaten the sustainable development of the world, including environmental issues, natural resource and energy problems, food shortages, and poverty. At Sumitomo Chemical, we strive to develop innovative solutions and products by combining the technologies and expertise we have accumulated through years of operation as a diversified chemical company.

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

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**About Us**

Valent U.S.A. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. A leading crop protection firm serving the agricultural and non-crop products markets in North America, Valent products help growers produce safe and abundant food and fiber crops, and horticultural professionals improve the quality of life for their customers. The corporate motto, Products That Work, From People Who Care®, describes the company's business philosophy. Valent seeks out and provides customers with innovative and effective solutions to their production challenges. Our vision is to be the best company delivering integrated solutions of biorational and traditional crop protection solutions to our customers. Valent is dedicated to creating a world that is healthier and more comfortable, and that has a sustainable abundance of quality, affordable food, helping crops to be the ultimate renewable resource.

**General Description**

The Agricultural Research Technician supports Field Research Scientists in conducting agricultural experiments in field and greenhouse settings. Responsibilities include assisting with research trials through plot setup, planting, cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, and accurate data collection and recordkeeping to support quality assurance programs. The role involves calibrating and applying fertilizers and crop protection products in compliance with safety and regulatory standards, as well as operating and maintaining agricultural equipment such as tractors and precision irrigation systems. The technician also oversees irrigation and fertility programs, performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and greenhouse systems, supports seasonal staff, and assists with facility upkeep. This position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safe work practices, along with the ability to work independently and perform physical tasks in varying outdoor conditions. Agricultural experience is required, and a valid driver’s license is required.

**Principal Responsibilities**

-  Operate and maintain agricultural machinery, including tractors and precision irrigation systems

-  Assist in the setup and management of field and greenhouse research trials, including planting, cultivation, and harvesting

-  Calibrate and apply fertilizers and crop protection products in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines

-  Collect, record, and maintain accurate research and field operation data

-  Oversee irrigation and fertility programs to support crop performance

-  Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance and repairs on equipment, greenhouse systems, and facilities

**Qualifications**

-  Associate’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in agriculture or an equivalent

-  Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

-  Must possess or be able to obtain an Illinois Pesticide Applicators License.

**Physical Demands and Work Environment (FIELD Position)**

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.

-  Frequency Definitions: Constant = Over 40% / Frequent = Up to 40% / Occasional = Up to 10%

**What We Offer**

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.

**Base Salary: ** The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from:

**$29.90 to $35.91 per hour. ** 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

**Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future**

We are proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do.

Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.

-  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.

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Sr. Research Technician - Valent U.S.A. LLC

Valeo est un équipementier automobile, partenaire de tous les constructeurs dans le monde. Entreprise technologique, Valeo propose des systèmes et équipements innovants permettant la réduction des émissions de CO2 et le développement de la conduite intuitive. 

Le Groupe a réalisé en 2019 un chiffre d’affaires de 19,2 milliards d’euros et a consacré 13 % de son chiffre d’affaires première monte à la recherche et au développement. Valeo emploie, au 30 juin 2019, 114 350 collaborateurs dans 33 pays, dans 188 sites de production, 20 centres de recherche, 39 centres de développement et 15 plates-formes de distribution. 

Valeo est coté la Bourse de Paris.

Industry: Fabrication d’équipements automobiles
Company Size: + de 10 000 employés

Valeo

Valeo est une entreprise mondiale de haute technologie qui conçoit des solutions révolutionnaires pour réinventer la mobilité. Nous sommes un équipementier partenaire des constructeurs automobiles et des acteurs de la nouvelle mobilité dans le monde entier. Notre vision ? Inventer une mobilité plus verte et plus sûre, grâce à des solutions axées sur la conduite intuitive et la réduction des émissions de CO2. Nous sommes leaders dans nos domaines d'activité et reconnus comme l'une des plus grandes entreprises innovantes au monde.

**What You Will Win**

As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

**What You Will Do**

- Plant layout of a manufacturing site to reduce assembly line square footage and to reduce the number of buildings required for the assembly lines

- Define projects perimeter~ products, technologies, location

- Define projects budget target

- Investigate and propose sites selection

- Define and validate standard panel suppliers

- Define and pilot projects timing and milestones

- Define building standard specifications, include related documents, using the generic factory design package

- Support sites to define building specifications related to specific projects

- Assure project management with local teams

- Define and manage project costs and savings

- Assure with local teams, the setup, physical transfer, ramp up activity, SOP related to the projects until customers first deliveries + 2 months

- Manage the relation and the standardization between sites involved within the same platform

- Evaluate resources and necessary support to reach the projects objectives

- Take care of reporting, feedback and project management

- Coordinate the interfaces between the PG and sites

- Manage / participate in the industrial plan of the Product Group in line with the MTP, within its perimeter

**What You Should Have**

- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering preferred, but other degrees and experience in lieu of education will be considered

- 3+ years experience in plant layout in a manufacturing environment

- Experience using AutoCAD or draft site software required

**Join us!**

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

**Diversity by nature**

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo ~ https~//www.valeo.com

**Position~**

Process/ManufEngineering Engineer/Technician

**Département~**

Site Process/Manufacturing Engineering

**Schedule~**

Temps plein

**Employee Status~**

CDI

**Type de contrat~**

Contrat permanent

**Job Posting Date~**

2026-03-20

~~Join Us !Being part of our team, you will join~ one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable developmentMore information on Valeo~ https~//www.valeo.com~~

Industrial Engineer

Valent U.S.A. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, engages in the development, registration, sales and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. A leading crop protection firm serving the agricultural and non-crop products markets in North America, Valent products help growers produce safe and abundant food and fiber crops, and horticultural professionals improve the quality of life for their customers.  The corporate motto, Products That Work, From People Who Care®, describes the company's business philosophy. Valent seeks out and provides customers with innovative and effective solutions to their production challenges.  Our vision is to be the best company delivering integrated solutions of biorational and traditional crop protection solutions to our customers.  Valent is dedicated to creating a world that is healthier and more comfortable, and that has a sustainable abundance of quality, affordable food, helping crops to be the ultimate renewable resource.

Industry: Farming
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Valent U.S.A. LLC

**About us:**

Valent U.S.A. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. A leading crop protection firm serving the agricultural and non-crop products markets in North America, Valent products help growers produce safe and abundant food and fiber crops, and horticultural professionals improve the quality of life for their customers. The corporate motto, Products That Work, From People Who Care®, describes the company's business philosophy. Valent seeks out and provides customers with innovative and effective solutions to their production challenges. Our vision is to be the best company delivering integrated solutions of biorational and traditional crop protection solutions to our customers. Valent is dedicated to creating a world that is healthier and more comfortable, and that has a sustainable abundance of quality, affordable food, helping crops to be the ultimate renewable resource.

**General Description:**

Leads in the development and servicing of field management for Distributor Accounts and establishes and maintains preferred vendor status for these accounts. Studies marketing information on retail and wholesale buying centers and/or chain store locations to determine additional sales needs. Ensures timely statistical analysis to sales & marketing management for use as a planning guide resulting in optimal sales execution and attainment of growth objectives. Effectively leads the designated sales team by developing Sales employees to increase sales skills and efficiencies to drive on the ground sales. Focus is on sales staff development, customer performance and on the ground sales.

**Principal Responsibilities:**

- Lead in development, maintenance, and management of professional relationships with key field personnel of designated Distributor Accounts.

- Drive new business opportunities by formulating, presenting, implementing, and managing new business proposals as well as leveraging current projects with Accounts.

- Monitor customer feedback and develop solutions for prompt resolution of local Account issues with the National Account Management Team.

- Manage communications between Accounts and Valent to ensure timely and effective dissemination of key Account and Valent information, keeping Valent Regional Managers, Account Management Team, Sales Directors, and Senior Leadership Team updated.

- Accountable for all aspects of customer satisfaction for assigned Accounts within designated portfolio.

- Develop and implement strategic plans for assigned key accounts inclusive of the Valent channel segmentation strategy.

- Prioritize and initiate direct sales calls with assigned key accounts.

- Responsible for analysis and tracking of key metrics to monitor overall key account performance versus contractual agreements and sales goals.

- Communicate and ensure understanding of Valent prices, terms and programs to assigned key Accounts.

- Partner closely with Sales and Marketing Management to ensure both teams are aligned of all key Account activity, customer strategy, and business-impacting events.

- Lead in Development of Regional Sales staff to maximize personal performance.

- Communicate final program-earnings analyses, reports, and payments to assigned key Accounts.

- Lead Sales in accomplishing Regional financial objective by maximizing sales and managing expenses.

- Focus sales activities & call frequency to maximize regional sales opportunity by actively calling on middle tiers of Regional and National Distribution.

- Lead the process of formulating and presenting business proposals and account-support strategies to assigned key Accounts.

- Protect existing account revenue and identify additional revenue opportunities.

- Coordinate sales activities, goals, tactics, and negotiate with procurement department for assigned key accounts.

- Proactive in identifying and addressing potential customer needs and concerns.

- Assist in the development of a customer strategic plan and communicate to Valent Sales and Marketing Management.

- Provide preliminary & final program earnings, analysis, reports, and payments to key distribution & retail accounts within region.

- Prioritize and conduct on-site customer visits as needed and maintain frequent telephone contact with Regional Retail & Distribution Accounts key personnel to maintain customer support and satisfaction.

- Lead a team of salespeople and help them develop through training programs and personal evaluation.

- Implement and monitor sales strategies and tactics that will be developed by regional managers and Sales Unit Directors.

- Forecast needs of regional sales area for current year and upcoming year to Sales Unit Director.

- Develop Regional Sales plans that will meet regional objectives and utilize sales representative’s territory plans.

- Evaluate and maintain sales representative administrative duties for management.

- Determine territorial coverage and alterations.

- Communicate customer feedback and needs to Sales Unit Director.

- Gather & report all knowledge of market intelligence and competitive intelligence to the Sales Unit Director.

- Supervise and evaluate sales and administrative personnel in assigned region.

**Qualifications:**

- BA/BS or equivalent, with 10-12 years of related experience.

- Building and maintaining relationships

- Initiative, persuasion, judgment, decision-making, diplomacy.

- Integrity, leadership

- Problem solving, analyzing customers

- Oral, written, and group communication skills

- Coaching and counseling

- Central Business Systems (i.e., Everest, JD Edwards) and Microsoft Office Systems proficiency

**Physical Demands and Work Environment (FIELD Position)**

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.

- Frequency Definitions: Constant = Over 40% / Frequent = Up to 40% / Occasional = Up to 10%

**What We Offer**

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.

**Base Salary: ** The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from:

**$123,400 to $166,600 **. 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**

At Valent Group of Companies, we’re proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do.

Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.

- 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.

Regional Account Manager - Valent U.S.A LLC

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