Now hiring! Turf and/or Ornamentals Sr Tech Service Rep - West Coast US (Prefer CO / AZ ) Near airport - Field

Field-based /Remote 

We are looking for a Turf and/or Ornamentals Senior Technical Service Representative – Professional & Specialty Solutions to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC supporting  Western United States territory.

This role will provide authoritative technical leadership for BASF Turf & Ornamental products across the Western U.S. territory, converting field observations, research, labels, and customer needs into practical recommendations, training, and demand-creation support for sales representatives, distributors, golf turf professionals, lawn and landscape operators, and ornamental growers. Sr Technical Service Representative will design and manage external field trials and research agreements, develop technical tools and content, support launches and issue resolution, and communicate market and agronomic insights to cross-functional teams. The role strengthens product stewardship, customer confidence, and profitable portfolio adoption through credible, timely, label-aligned technical support. You will need to travel 50% + of the time to support your territory. 

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 Turf and/or Ornamentals Sr Tech Service Rep - West Coast US (Prefer CO / AZ ) Near airport - Field, you create chemistry by...

• Diagnosing turf and ornamental problems; interpreting labels and research; providing timely, practical, stewardship-based recommendations to customers, distributors, sales representatives, and internal partners; documenting and escalating emerging issues to protect customer outcomes and portfolio confidence.
• Identifying knowledge gaps, writing protocols, selecting and managing university or private cooperators, coordinating product and contract requirements, monitoring trials, reviewing data and photos, and converting results into recommendations and launching evidence.
• Creating and delivering field research and demonstrations, technical webinars, presentations, reference charts, newsletters, technical bulletins, and customer education that translate complex agronomic and label information into clear, actionable use guidance.
• Partnering with regional sales, marketing, key-account, and distribution teams on customer calls, product positioning, competitive questions, seasonal programs, and demand-creation priorities; supplying credible technical proof that enables appropriate product adoption.
• Representing Technical Service on business-core and cross-functional teams; providing field input for new products, label improvements, application technology, resistance management, and lifecycle programs; anticipating technical risks and propose evidence-based solutions.
• Maintaining trial records, contracts, payment inputs, budgets, CRM activities, calendars, travel, and technical files; sharing best practices, mentoring colleagues, and improving tools and processes so work is compliant, traceable, and efficient.

If you...

• Have an M.S. Degree in Turfgrass Science, Plant Science, Horticulture, Agronomy, Weed Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or a related discipline; a Ph.D. degree is preferred. Bring at least 8+ years of experience in Sales, Tech Service, Research, or a related function.
• Have substantial applied experience in cool/warm-season turf, golf, lawn care, sports turf, landscape, nursery, or greenhouse production, including diagnosing and managing weeds, diseases, and insect pests.
• Demonstrate the ability to design protocols, coordinate university and private-cooperator trials, interpret data, document conclusions, and translate findings into defensible recommendations.
• Bring working knowledge of pesticide labels, stewardship, resistance-management principles, state requirements, application technology, and safe product use.
• Lead presentations, webinars, training, and facilitation effectively, write strong technical content, and build relationships with audiences ranging from researchers to customers and sales teams.
• Leverage sound project, budget, contract, and records-management skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft 365, customer relationship management, data spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
• Are able to travel extensively, work independently in field environments, and maintain any required driver, applicator, or professional credentials. Must have or be able to obtain a PCA License in CA.

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 $110,969 - $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.