Ag District Sales Manager - Boise, ID / Spokane, WA / Tri-Cities, WA (areas)

Now hiring! Ag District Sales Manager - Boise, ID / Spokane, WA / Tri-Cities, WA (areas)

 

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We are looking for a Ag District Sales Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Boise, Idaho or Spokane, WA or Tri-Cities, WA.

 

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.

 

We are looking for a professional like you to act as the face to BASF field staff, to the marketplace and to key industry stakeholders or trade organizations. In this role, you will have  responsibility for leading the retail and grower focused resources within their geography, inclusive of managing both direct reports and influencing indirect reports. You will also be responsible for the defined financial performance in your assigned district.

You will need to reside in Boise, ID, Spokane, WA or Tri-Cities, WA or be able to relocate to this general area.

As a Ag District Sales Manager - Boise, ID / Spokane, WA / Tri-Cities, WA (areas), you create chemistry by...

 

• Managing sales, people development and customer engagement targets within your geography.
• Managing a team of sales professionals, you will be leading your team in translating and deploying the national marketing strategy/messages into sales execution plans for their local area(s), while acting as an advocate for BASF & the agriculture industry.
• Developing strong and successful business relationship as you align with Key customers in your geography as an additional point of having a direct relationship with top 30+ influencers/customers
  in your geography.
• Contributing to short/long term strategy development regarding sales planning, execution, customer segmentation and people development for the West Region Leadership Team. You will be expected to travel ~50-70% of the time primarily within the District with Direct Reports and customers.
• Promoting staff engagement, cultural values and embracing the use of data beyond sales figures as key characteristics of a successful field sales staff.
• Establishing and cultivating a culture of high performance that seeks continuous improvement, and which embraces the need for practice & constant communication.
• Motivating, coaching and recruiting the best team to achieve the maximum ROI opportunity & professional development of the assigned team. You will lead the team through effective partnerships with tech service, area sales teams, retailers and channel partners to be the growers' innovation product expert.

If you...

 

• Have a Bachelor degree in Sales and/or Marketing.
• Possess 15+ years’ experience in Sales and/or Marketing in the Agricultural industry.
• Have great communication skills and the ability to develop strong, successful business relationships. Demonstrating a track record of excellent leadership, people, and interaction skills, as well as demonstrated good judgment. 
• Have valuable experience with selling, negotiation, and analytical skills.

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!