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BASF AG Sr Technical Service Rep - Central Valley of California - Field in Fresno, California
AG Sr Technical Service Rep - Central Valley of California - Field
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Now Hiring! Ag Sr Technical Service Rep - Central Valley of California - Field
Central Valley of California (primarily Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern counties)
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Where the chemistry happens…
As an Ag Sr Technical Service Representative with BASF Corporation, you will assume responsibility and leadership for all technical elements (labels, product use direction, training materials, recommendations, and technical positioning of BASF products) for your assigned territory. You’ll be responsible for supporting BASF Business Representatives, Agronomic Service Advisors, Strategic Account Managers and a defined list of external customers in your territory, ensuring that marketing, sales and technical positions are in alignment.
You’ll be accountable for technical support of the BASF product line to the BASF Business Representatives, Agronomic Service Advisors, and customers with the objective of meeting or exceeding established sales goals, while reducing liability costs and maintaining the technical integrity of product positions. Support of the sales organization to achieve income objectives occurs primarily via direct interaction, and by influencing key external customers. Regular interaction with Marketing Managers, Business Representatives, Agronomic Service Advisors, Strategic Account Managers, Technical Marketing Managers, and Biology (R&D) is imperative.
As an Ag Sr Technical Service Rep, You Create Chemistry By...
Developing new potential markets and demonstrate programs to support district, regional and national selling objectives.
Preparing technical materials as needed.
Leading agronomic and product training activities targeted at business representatives, agronomic service advisors, customers, university personnel, and other influential customers.
Monitoring and positively influencing key centers of influence (COI) such as universities, pest control advisors, and other 3rd parties through relationship building and regular contact.
Providing product information, label updates, and technical results to these COI's.
Administering local demonstration and grant in aid research programs.
Providing customer service call training and assistance to Business Representatives and Agronomic Service Advisors
Train Business Representatives and Agronomic Service Advisors on investigative field techniques and assist with product investigation where necessary.
Investigating and providing supportive data to meet sales objectives.
Developing field plot protocols, providing needed data to answer product usage questions.
Providing technical link between Biology (R&D) and the marketplace.
Becoming familiar with new BASF products prior to first marketing year.
Participating and helping to organize on-farm product testing.
If you...
Have MS/PhD Degree in Plant Science, Crop Science, Weed Science, Agronomy or Related Discipline
Have crop production exposure
Have excellent computer skills; Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Are willing and able to reside in the SouthernCentral Valleyportion of California. Primarily Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern counties with interaction among colleagues in the remainder of California and Arizona.
Currently possess or you are willing and able to obtain a California Pest Control Advisor (PCA) license
Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Excellent self-motivation skills
Preferred…
Have 5+ years technical agricultural experience
Demonstrated track record in agricultural or related industry
Have crop production work experience
Have knowledge of local crops (almond, pistachio, citrus, grape, alfalfa, walnut, stone fruit, etc.)
Have knowledge of markets, customers, and key 3rd party influencers of the agricultural chemical industry
Then...
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At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…
Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
Retirement Benefits
Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
Mentoring & Development Programs
Employee Discounts
Pet insurance
Matching Donations to your favorite cause
Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more!
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BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Pay Transparency
BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $108,800 - $149,600. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
Auniquetotal offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
At BASF, we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone.
We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions…that’s how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF
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