Seed Treatment - Regional Acct Manager - ND or SD (Field)
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Where the Chemistry Happens
The Seed Treatment - Regional Account Manager (RAM) is responsible for the seed treatment relationships for regional accounts and driving seed treatment demand in the Northern Plains Region (ND, SD), with a strategic focus on inoculants. As a Seed Treatment – Regional Account Manager you create chemistry by… As a RAM, you will be expected to drive seed treatment business and manage retail key accounts. You will be responsible for the seed treatment relationship at targeted BASF accounts across the channel. You will be the trusted seed treatment advisor for the region, maintaining and building new business. In these capacities, you will be an integral part of the BASF Seed Treatment division and our US Agricultural Solutions field team. You will work closely and collaborate with key BASF stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Technical Service, and the Leadership Team. You will be expected to establish yourself as an integral part of the greater BASF team within the region, including Strategic Account Managers, District Managers, Business Representatives, Technical Service Representatives, Agronomic Solutions Advisors, Product Managers, and your RAM colleagues. You will share in the regional objective of driving the BASF seed treatment business while building and maintaining excellent customer relationships. You will need to live in the region as specified (North Dakota or South Dakota) but will work remotely. Your formula for success… · Utilize your Bachelor Degree in Science such as Agronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Business or related field. MSc is a plus. · Minimum of 7 years’ experience in field sales, account management, marketing, or business development. · Demonstrated strong understanding of the seed treatment market, crop protection channel, specifically retailers, and manufacturer/seed company business. · Proven track record of relationship building, customer focus and success selling to seed companies, seed houses, and/or CP Distribution markets. · Proven ability to initiate communication, collaborate and achieve with others as part of a field sales or marketing team. · Demonstrated success in budget management in a sales environment and ability to realize growth opportunities. · Strong inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to develop strong, successful business relationships with customers as well as internal teammates. · Ability to self-manage time and resources and to allocate time and energy appropriately, resulting in achievement of goals. · Willingness to travel overnight/weekly across the region (Minimum 50% overnight travel). · Passionate about making a difference in the agricultural industry. You @ BASF At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters… Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible Retirement Benefits Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement Mentoring & Development Programs Employee Discounts Pet insurance Matching Donations to your favorite cause Access to our BASF Wine Cellar What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!! BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. Will we never request personal or financial information of any kind via e-mail, private text message or direct message on any social media platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never offer a remote position and 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 myhr@basf.com to report fraud.Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
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We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions…that’s how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF
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