Job Field: SALE - Sales Location: Olivia, MN, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1802272
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.
Description
At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.
We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in, and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. This allows for our employees to innovate and generate new ideas, put them into action, and gain insights from them to further advance our collective expertise.
And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2017. We strongly support the spirit of collaboration through effectively involving team members and colleagues from other relevant units when developing and executing strategies and projects. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
Corn Seed Regional Sales Manager (1802272)
Where the Chemistry Happens
We have an opportunity for a Regional Sales Manager to join our Corn Genetics Sales team. We are seeking a professional like you to lead a regional account team responsible for the maintenance and ongoing development of all commercial relationships to regional intermediate customers.
As the Regional Sales Manager, of the Western sales territory you will primarily be selling in the states of Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado with possible additional inclusion of Texas and California, based upon your performance success and ability. Over 50% of the accounts are based in Iowa.
Considerable time in the first year will be spent traveling with other genetic sales managers and sales agronomist to learn customer and sales territory needs. The amount of initial travel required for learning will decrease as you become more experienced and knowledgeable in the territory.
Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
Formula for Success: You Will…
• Organize field day locations/entries and assisting Sales Agronomist with research trial placement within the territory.
• Call on all seed companies within the territory representing hybrid corn products and providing performance data and technical knowledge.
• Take test seed and seed stock orders, allocating supply, and coordinating distribution with Corn Supply Manager.
• Understand unique territory product needs. Evaluate and recommend those experimental corn hybrid products that fill those needs
• Field note taking required on hybrid and inbred observation plots at home location.
• Visit research trial locations to evaluate corn hybrids and provide technical knowledge to customers, contract growers, and internal staff.
• Participate in building yield trials and fall advancement of corn products with the sales team. Provide agronomic data and information for building product profile sheets.
• Take on special projects related to candidate skills and experience.
• Utilize organizational tools and resources to effectively manage large amounts of data and information.
• Be self-motivated and work independently.
Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…
• The ability to apply your Bachelor’s degree (or higher level degree) and prior corn market, corn product management or corn hybrid evaluation experience to build and maintain strong customer relationships in your assigned territory.
• A track
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