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BASF Sales Specialist - Key Account Manager in SD, United States
Now hiring! Sales Specialist - Key Account Manager
We are looking for a Sales Specialist - Key Account Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team. This is a remote, field-based role located in North Dakota, South Dakota, or Minnesota, US. .
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.
As a Sales Specialist - Key Account Manager, your primary responsibility will be to effectively manage a significant number of accounts across the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. In addition, you will provide comprehensive support to various accounts. Your key objective will be to meet BASF's specified targets by creating value for the existing customer base and actively prospecting for new opportunities. Reporting directly to the Manager of Key Accounts Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth and fostering strong customer relationships.
As a Sales Specialist - Key Account Manager, you create chemistry by...
• Managing business relationships with assigned seed company accounts, which may include Corporate and/or Regional Business relationships.
• Relying on your Account Management experience and demonstrated corn germplasm knowledge, you will develop and communicate product information to accounts allowing for effective business solutions to be developed representing mutually successful and profitable results.
• Thinking strategically and with high self-motivation, building strong relationships with accounts.
• Having strong business acumen and demonstrating understanding of the agricultural markets.
• Having opportunities to take on special projects related to candidate skills and experience.
• Successfully engaging within the business unit, participating in building product testing plans including field days, observation plots and research yield trials across North America.
• Focusing on identifying and characterizing high performing corn inbreds and hybrids for commercial release.
If you...
Have a B.S. degree in a crop genetics or agronomy-related field (desirable).
Have at least 10 years of experience in such a field (required).
Possess prior experience in corn product management or corn hybrid evaluation.
Have previous experience with plot data analysis software, hybrid advancement presentations, sales presentations, and interacting with sales personnel and growers.
Excel in verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively on a wide range of topics (mandatory).
Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
Are willing and able to travel up to 35% of the time.
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.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
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