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Now hiring! Sales Rep II - Southeast Iowa (Field)

We are looking for a Sales Rep to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Southeast Iowa.

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.

As a Sales Rep, you will position BASF products with retailer and growers to help enable them to maximize yield and profit from their operations. You will be accountable for achieving annual sales targets with growers on crop protection and seed treatment with assigned retailers.

As a Sales Rep II - Southeast Iowa (Field), you create chemistry by...

+ Creating demand for BASF crop protection products with assigned growers and retailers, as well as be a trusted adviser to your customers on agronomics 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 Crop Protection, Seed and Seed Treatment. You will also establishing a strong partnership with your BR and align on a strategic plan toward targeted retailers and growers to achieve goals.

+ Establishing business plans including sales targets, forecasts, positioning varieties and actions with assigned Retailers. 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/or chemistry.

+ Bring 4 + years sales experience.

+ Possess strong business acumen and agronomic skills.

+ 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.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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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.