Now hiring! Now hiring! Sr Agronomic Solutions Advisor I – California - Field

We are looking for an Sr Agronomic Solutions Advisor to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Central California.

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.

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

As a Sr Agronomic Solutions Advisor – Central California, you create chemistry by...

• Creating demand for BASF crop protection products with assigned growers, as well as be a trusted adviser in the industry.
• 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.
• You will also establish a strong partnership with your BR and align on a strategic plan toward targeted retailers and growers to achieve goals.
• 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.

If you...

• Have a Bachelors Degree and knowledge and previous sales experience with agronomics and chemistry.
• Bring 8+ years sales experience.
• Possess strong business acumen and agronomic skills for 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 SalesForce.
• Must have PCA license or able to obtain immediately.

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.