Seed Advisor - North West North Dakota & Montana - Remote

Job description

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Description

At BASF , we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2019. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Seed Advisor (2000962) – North West North Dakota & Montana (Remote)

Where the Chemistry Happens

Sales at BASF revolves around the customer experience and driving profitable growth. The foundation for this is a strong team that brings specific application, industry, and market knowledge in order to understand the diverse markets where we play and build trusting and satisfying customer relationships.

In this role, you will develop and maintain business relationships with retailers, growers and consultants identified as strategic to BASF. The objective is to effectively communicate the value of our new innovations through direct contact with assigned retailers and growers, focusing on the benefits of using BASF seed products and services, and assisting local sales and technical service teams in the development of business strategies and tactics that lead to helping growers get the most from every acre.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Formula for Success
Utilizing your strong business acumen, you will establish grower account plans, including business strategies and tactics that meet the needs of targeted growers while successfully growing BASF market share. Successfully engaging across the business, you will cultivate solid working relationships with local sales teams, technical service representatives, innovation specialists, and strategic account managers to support implementation of seed plans. Leveraging your education and previous sales experience, you will conduct agronomic focused calls on targeted retailers and growers, resulting in increased sales of BASF products.  You will also hold accountability for retailer and grower interaction for demand generation. Demonstrating your robust analytical skills, you will develop an area plan that includes overall business objectives, strategies for growth, identification of top customers, and an action plan to achieve overall growth. Thinking strategically, you will develop and execute market strategies to launch new products per established goals, market development execution, crop activities, and product positioning. Your organizational skills and solid financial acumen will serve you well as you accurately forecast brands by retailer and grower and consistently meet or exceed yearly financial goals. 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 seed field activities at the customer-level (retailer and grower) for the business. Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.