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We are currently seeking a highly motivated Regional Field Technical Representative to join our team. In collaboration with the RTP Seed Treatment Technology Team, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of seed treatment product field testing, from the early pipeline stages to demonstration, within your designated local region. This includes managing both internal BASF activities and coordinating with third-party cooperators. Additionally, you will play a key role in providing technical training to BASF internal staff and customers, as well as ensuring adherence to local technical product stewardship guidelines. In this role, you will also be responsible for fostering relationships with local seed treatment influencers, such as Universities, and providing technical support to the local sales team, including training and managing customer complaints.

As a Regional Field Technical Representative - Pacific Northwest to Northern Plains, You Create Chemistry By...

• Supporting seed treatment product sales by Generating, summarizing, and presenting product performance data for BASF internal needs and customers.  Leading local seed treatment technical activities including product positioning and recommendations.
• Technical training and market observations. Leading product trainings for local internal staff and customers.  Providing regular updates to the RTP seed treatment team regarding local activities, product performance topics and customer needs. Collaborating with Marketing Team to generate sales literature.
• Managing field testing and demonstration activities. Finalize design, implementation, and submission of all technical field activities.   
• Managing technical influencer and customer activities:  Responsible for local interface with University Extension Services, local recommendations, and local influencer relationships.  Placing field research and demonstration trials/sites and managing data collection and reporting and budget. 
• Supporting for product performance troubleshooting and complaints:  Upon request from local sales personnel, follow guidelines to investigating and providing technical expertise to ensure appropriate customer service.

If you...

• Possess a PhD or MSc in a biological or agricultural science such as agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, nematology, plant physiology or similar.
• Have a MSc:  Minimum 6 years of experience or have a PhD:  Minimum 4 years of experience.
• Have experience in an agricultural field technical role is preferred.
• Are familiar with the technical knowledge of local and regional US seed treatment market, crops and pests, sufficient to guide research activities, train BASF internal team and customers, and provide technical sales support.
• Technical training and working knowledge (minimum 2) of agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, nematology, plant physiology, etc.
• Possess strong communication skills and ability to influence and work well with others, in order to confidently provide a strong technical image for BASF seed treatments.
• Have strong computer skills to manage seed treatment trial data, prepare summaries including promotional materials and training literature, and ability to communicate them in an effective manner.  Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software and field trial management software (ARM).
• Experience with aerial imagery technology is preferred.

Then...

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!

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Pay Transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $108,160 - $148,700. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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.

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