Technical Service Rep III - Central Valley of California - Field

Now Hiring! Technical Service Rep - Central Valley of California - Field

Central Valley of California (primarily Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern counties)

 

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Where the chemistry happens…

As an Ag Sr Technical Service Representative with BASF Corporation, you will assume responsibility and leadership for all technical elements (labels, product use direction, training materials, recommendations, and technical positioning of BASF products) for your assigned territory. You’ll be responsible for supporting BASF Business Representatives, Agronomic Service Advisors, Strategic Account Managers and a defined list of external customers in your territory, ensuring that marketing, sales and technical positions are in alignment.

You’ll be accountable for technical support of the BASF product line to the BASF Business Representatives, Agronomic Service Advisors, and customers with the objective of meeting or exceeding established sales goals, while reducing liability costs and maintaining the technical integrity of product positions. Support of the sales organization to achieve income objectives occurs primarily via direct interaction, and by influencing key external customers.  Regular interaction with Marketing Managers, Business Representatives, Agronomic Service Advisors, Strategic Account Managers, Technical Marketing Managers, and Biology (R&D) is imperative.

As an Technical Service Rep, You Create Chemistry By...

 

• Developing new potential markets and demonstrate programs to support district, regional and national selling objectives.
• Preparing technical materials as needed.
• Leading agronomic and product training activities targeted at business representatives, agronomic service advisors, customers, university personnel, and other influential customers.
• Monitoring and positively influencing key centers of influence (COI) such as universities, pest control advisors, and other 3rd parties through relationship building and regular contact.
  • Providing product information, label updates, and technical results to these COI's.
  • Administering local demonstration and grant in aid research programs.
• Providing customer service call training and assistance to Business Representatives and Agronomic Service Advisors
  • Train Business Representatives and Agronomic Service Advisors on investigative field techniques and assist with product investigation where necessary.
• Investigating and providing supportive data to meet sales objectives.
  • Developing field plot protocols, providing needed data to answer product usage questions.
• Providing technical link between Biology (R&D) and the marketplace.
  • Becoming familiar with new BASF products prior to first marketing year.
  • Participating and helping to organize on-farm product testing.

If you...

• Have MS/PhD Degree in Plant Science, Crop Science, Weed Science, Agronomy or Related Discipline
• Have crop production exposure
• Have excellent computer skills; Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Are willing and able to reside in the Southern Central Valley portion of California. Primarily Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern counties with interaction among colleagues in the remainder of California and Arizona.  
• Currently possess or you are willing and able to obtain a California Pest Control Advisor (PCA) license
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Excellent self-motivation skills

 

Preferred…

 

• Have 5+ years technical agricultural experience
• Demonstrated track record in agricultural or related industry
• Have crop production work experience
• Have knowledge of local crops (almond, pistachio, citrus, grape, alfalfa, walnut, stone fruit, etc.)
• Have knowledge of markets, customers, and key 3rd party influencers of the agricultural chemical industry

 

Then...

 

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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