What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Agronomic Solutions Advisor I - Central Nebraska (Field) position at BASF?
Now hiring! Sr. Agronomic Solutions Advisor I - Central Nebraska (Field)
We are looking for an Agronomic Sales Advisor to join our Agricultural Solutions team and will be based in Central Nebraska.
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.
Serving as a local agronomic expert, you will position BASF seed, crop protection and seed treatment products with growers to help enable them to maximize yield and profit from their operations. In addition, you will serve as the business lead with assigned retailers for BASF seed soybean seed brands. You will be accountable for achieving annual sales targets with growers on seed, crop protection, seed treatments with assigned retailers on seed.
As a Sr. Agronomic Solutions Advisor I - Central Nebraska (Field), you create chemistry by...
- Creating demand for BASF seed and crop protection products with assigned growers and retailers, as well as be a trusted adviser to your customers on agronomics, seed varieties and chemistry.
- 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.
- Creating a plan for the top retailers in that territory for Seed, CP and ST. You will also establishing a strong partnership with your BR and align on a strategic plan toward targeted retailers and growers to achieve goals.
- Driving Seed conversations at Retail with the Seed Manager, Agronomist, and local Retail sales team. You will make joint grower calls to get the “right seed on the right acre”. Additionally, you will utilize all these relationships to position BASF as the leader in your market with targeted customers (Retail and Grower) and exceed budget.
- Establishing business plans including sales targets, forecasts, positioning varieties and actions with assigned Retailers for seed. 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, knowledge and previous sales experience with agronomics, seed varieties and chemistry.
- Bring 4 years sales experience.
- Possess strong business acumen and agronomic skills for seed and 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 GS Live, Xarvio, Sales X.
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
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
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