
Area Sales Manager
BASF
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Arizona • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $154,240 - $212,080 per year
About the role
- Implementing the Regional Business Plan
- Managing resource allocation and coaching the regional sales team
- Overseeing sales planning and execution
- Introducing new crop hybrids and varieties
- Managing short-term crop forecasts
- Collaborating with the Country Sales Managers
- Monitoring promotional activities and budgets
- Managing accounts receivable and preparing reports for stakeholders
- Liaising with agricultural authorities for licensing
- Representing the company in regulatory and legal matters
- Designing sales and market-development plans with sales representatives
- Coordinating with the Regional Crop Leader and Customer Marketing
Requirements
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Possess 8+ years of experience in sales
- Have significant experience in the vegetable seeds industry. (5+ years preferred)
- Have considerable people management experience. (5+ years preferred)
- Possess strong management and communication skills, with competence in business and marketing
- Are able to speak and write in English
- Are willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 25-35%.
Benefits
- 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sales planningresource allocationcrop forecastingreport preparationmarket developmentbusiness managementmarketing strategiespeople managementregulatory compliancelicensing
Soft Skills
coachingcollaborationcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsstakeholder managementproblem-solvingnegotiationadaptabilityinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AgricultureMaster's degree in Agriculture or related field