BASF · 2 hours ago
Agronomic Sales Advisor - South Central Nebraska - Field
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $123K/yr
4+ years expBASF is a leading chemical company focused on sustainable agricultural solutions. The Agronomic Sales Advisor will serve as a local agronomic expert, working with growers and retailers to maximize yield and profit through effective positioning of BASF products and achieving sales targets.
AgricultureChemicalIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingOil and GasProduct Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Establishing business and agronomic plans with key growers, including business strategies and tactics that meet the needs of targeted growers. You will also be acting as the primary contact from BASF, including business strategies and tactics for both short and long term
Creating a plan for the top retailers in that territory for Seed, CP and ST. You will also establishing a strong partnership with your BR and align on a strategic plan toward targeted retailers and growers to achieve goals
Driving 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
Establishing business plans including sales targets, forecasts, positioning varieties and actions with assigned Retailers for seed. You will also accurately be forecasting brand sales with assigned customers and achieving financial goals
Cultivating solid working relationships with local sales teams, technical service representatives, and strategic account managers to support implementation of customer plans
Developing and executing market strategies to launch new products per established goals, market development execution, crop activities, and product positioning. Additionally, you will be developing 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
Qualification
Required
Have a Bachelors Degree, knowledge and previous sales experience with agronomics, seed varieties and chemistry
Bring 4 + years sales experience
Possess strong business acumen and agronomic skills for seed and crop protection
Have experience working well in a team environment with a positive attitude and creativity
Successfully engage across the business
Have strong computer skills, as well as experience with Digital Tools such as GS Live, Xarvio, Sales X
Benefits
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!
Company
BASF
BASF is a manufacturing company that offers chemicals for industries such as construction and coatings, automotive, and various sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$337.39MKey Investors
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)
2024-10-15Grant· $337.39M
2018-10-30Non Equity Assistance
2002-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Carsten Weers
Vice President Logistics Procurement Maritime & Air Transportation, Tank Storage
Brian Standen
Global Head of Digital Innovation
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