Agronomy Manager

Agronomy Manager

BASF plc is a subsidiary of BASF SE, marketing a wide range of BASF products in the UK. These include agricultural solutions, automotive refinish paints, acrylic monomers, fine chemicals, intermediate chemicals, speciality chemicals, dispersions and plastics. The sales centre for BASF plc and the business service functions for all BASF Group companies operating in the UK, are located in Stockport, Greater Manchester, the headquarters of the BASF Group in the UK. BASF plc is an agent for BTC Europe GmbH, our pan-European in-house distributor, focused on speciality chemicals and performance polymers. As well as the headquarters in Stockport, BASF plc has sites in Alfreton, Bradford, Widnes and Bury St Edmunds.

Following an internal promotion, a vacancy has arisen within their Field Sales Team to cover Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire Surrey, & Sussex. You will promote and demonstrate BASF products to existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach, assisting them in selecting what is best suited to their needs.

As Agronomy Manager, you will analyse the territory / markets potential and determine the value of existing and prospective customers value to BASF. You will need to plan and organise your personal sales approach to maximize return on time whilst ensuring your personal KPI's are met. In addition, you will establish, develop and maintain Trusted advisor relationships with customers based in the assigned segment to maintain current and generate new business for the company. You will also be responsible for the timely resolution of any product performance issues, within authority limits and corporate compliance guidelines.

In order to qualify for the vacancy, you will need to have an appropriate scientific degree (agricultural or natural sciences), as well as comprehensive product and agronomic knowledge and a number of years of experience in the industry (preferably in a customer facing/ influencing role). You need to have an excellent knowledge of technical development and agronomic trends within the Agricultural industry.

Excellent communication and presentation skills are a prerequisite. A BASIS qualification would be preferred, with full training provided if required.

In the first instance contact our retained consultant Shaun Collingwood who can provide further information at shaun@collingwoodselect.com, alternatively on 07860227005.

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