BASF · 1 day ago
Technical Service Manager - Research Triangle Park, NC
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
13+ years expBASF is a leading chemical company in North America, seeking a Technical Service Manager to join their Agricultural Solutions team. This role involves leading a technical team, developing strategies for sustainable sales growth, and providing technical support for crop protection products.
AgricultureChemicalIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingOil and GasProduct Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leading a team of Technical Marketing Managers responsible for the technical positioning, support, and success of assigned crop protection products; providing coaching, direction and career development to individual contributors
Ensuring clear, consistent communication with stakeholders in Marketing, Sales, Biology, Regulatory Sciences, Digital Services, Formulations, and Operations
Translating portfolio and product attributes into a coordinated, actionable plan
Guiding current and future innovation efforts and ensuring technical positioning is scientifically sound and aligned with business objectives
Serving as a technical resource for new BASF products prior to commercialization
Building and maintaining leadership relationships with distribution partners to steward BASF technology and support sales
Developing annual budgets and resource plans for Tech Service research and demonstration trials to ensure adequate product testing before launch
Supporting product claims and complaint resolution processes
Ensuring communication occurs between Tech Marketing Managers and field Tech Service reps so that we 'are one face to the field'
Qualification
Required
Hold a M.S. or Ph.D. in a technical related field relevant to crop production
Have 13+ years of experience in agribusiness or a related field (e.g., farming, retailing, agricultural R&D)
Demonstrate experience in managing long-term projects (~3 years)
Have proven ability to influence and work across multiple levels, both internally and externally
Are able to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred
Have prior technical role with sales and/or marketing experience
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
Recent News
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