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BASF Sr Agronomic Sales Advisor I - NW Ohio (Field) in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Now hiring! Sr Agronomic Sales Advisor I- N W Ohio (Field)
We are looking for a Sr Agronomic Sales Advisor to join our team in North West Ohio.
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF's Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and growing business relationships with retailers, growers and consultants. This role has been identified as strategic to BASF. Serving as a local agronomic expert, you will position BASF seed, crop protection and seed treatment products with growers to help enable them to maximize yield and profit from their operations. In addition, you will serve as the business lead with assigned retailers for BASF seed soybean seed brands. You will be accountable for achieving annual sales targets with growers on seed, crop protection, seed treatments with assigned retailers on seed.
As a Sr Agronomic Sales Advisor I- N W Ohio (Field), you create chemistry by...
Leveraging your Bachelors Degree and and knowledge you will be accountable for creating demand for BASF seed and crop protection products with assigned growers and retailers, as well as be a trusted adviser to your customers on agronomics, seed varieties and chemistry.
Utilizing your strong business acumen and agronomic skills for seed and crop protection, you will establish business and agronomic plans with key growers, including business strategies and tactics that meet the needs of targeted growers. You will also act as the primary contact from BASF, including business strategies and tactics for both short and long term.
Your skill in relationship building will be essential as you closely align with your Business Rep to create a plan for the top retailers in that territory for CP, Seed and ST. You will also establish a strong partnership with your BR and align on a strategic plan toward targeted retailers and growers to achieve goals.
Working well in a team environment with a positive attitude and creativity, you will drive Seed conversations at Retail with the Seed Manager, Agronomist and local Retail sales team. You will make joint grower calls to get the “right seed on the right acre”. Additionally, you will utilize all these relationships to position BASF as the leader in your market with targeted customers (Retail and Grower) and exceed budget.
Relying on your solid business and financial acumen, you will establish business plans including sales targets, forecasts, positioning varieties and actions with assigned Retailers for seed. You will also accurately forecast brand sales with assigned customers and achieve financial goals.
Successfully engaging across the business, you will cultivate solid working relationships with local sales teams, technical service representatives, and strategic account managers to support implementation of customer plans.
Thinking strategically, you will develop and execute market strategies to launch new products per established goals, market development execution, crop activities, and product positioning. Additionally, you will develop an area/territory plan annually that includes overall business objectives, strategies for growth, identification of top customers, and an action plan to achieve overall growth.
Your strong self-motivation and proactive work style will be a valued asset as you maintain adherence to KPIs related to volume, share, value, and financial sales targets. Your commitment to customer care will be evident as you direct field activities to support the BASF portfolio at the customer-level (retailer and grower) for the business. Demonstrating your strong computer skills, you will meet targets for utilizing digital tools such as GS Live, Xarvio, Sales X to achieve success.
If you...
Have previous sales experience.
Possess strong business acumen and agronomic skills for seed and crop protection.
Own solid business and financial acumen.
Have strong self-motivation.
Own commitment to customer care.
Possess strong computer skills.
Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
About us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
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Pay Transparency
BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $89,600 - $123,200. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.