Now hiring! Sr. Turf Sales Rep - GA, TN, AL (Preference Atlanta or Eastern TN) - Field

We are looking for a Sr. Turf Sales Rep to join our Agricultural Solutions team in support of the territory consisting of GA, TN and AL.

As a Sr Turf Sales Representative, you will be responsible for meeting and exceeding sales goals and objectives in the Turf market, while developing customer business relationships that create long term value for BASF and our customers.  You will also be responsible for implementation and execution of field tactical activities that maintain and grow our product portfolio.  In addition, you will function as BASF’s face to our customers, as well as many other market influencers and industry partners.

You will need to live within the territory and we prefer GA or TN. You will need to be able to travel up to 35% overnight.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice

Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Sr. Turf Sales Rep - GA, TN, AL (Preference Atlanta or Eastern TN) - Field, you create chemistry by...

• Growing our market and product portfolio through promoting innovations, creating solutions for customers and effectively executing field activities.
• Developing a professional and personal skill set that will positively impact business strategy and growth.
• Managing a Sales Territory to achieve yearly sales goals within assigned budgets.
• Building and cultivating strong business relationships with key end users and maintaining a working profile of opportunities with each end user.
• Supporting and utilizing a distribution network to increase sales throughout your territory.
• Presenting and administering marketing programs to end users and participating in special sales and marketing projects.
• Providing agronomic and product training to key end users and distribution network.
• Effectively communicating across the business, reporting top opportunities through a strategic monthly review.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor Degree and agronomic industry experience (ex: Turf and/or Agricultural Products and/or Lawn Care & Maintenance and/or related disciplines.
• Have previous direct sales experience (Golf Course Superintendent experience will be considered in lieu of direct sales experience) and formal sales training courses.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus and entrepreneurial skills.
• Have account/territory management/planning experience.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to influence.

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

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here. 

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed. 

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

Privacy statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com to report fraud.

Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $110,960 - $152,570. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.