Account Manager - Florida at BASF in Viola, NY

Now hiring! Account Manager - Florida

Central to Northern Florida

We are looking for an Account Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team for our BASF | Nunhems Vegetable Seeds business in Central to Northern Florida.

This is a field-based role and the candidate should reside in the Central to Northern Florida territory. Relocation assistance is available, if necessary.

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.

The Account Manager will grow market position and market share and build long-term relationships with national and international customers in line with the Marketing and Sales strategy within BASF Vegetable Seeds, with the goal of delivering profitability and strong partnerships.

As a Account Manager - Florida, you create chemistry by...

• Planning, reviewing, adapting, and executing the annual sales plan for the market
• Representing the company and introducing relevant products and concepts to customers to build long-term partnerships and generate short-term sales
• Participating directly in international and cross-border projects with customers
• Providing market, pricing, and product information to support development of the marketing and sales plan within the crop team
• Managing collections in accordance with financial policy and payment terms to ensure sufficient cash flow
• Contributing to the trial program and proposing assortment recommendations tailored to local needs or specific customers

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree
• Have 2–5 years of sales experience within the vegetable seed or agricultural industry
• Possess solid, well-rounded knowledge of the vegetable seed business, preferred. Watermelon crop experience, preferred.
• Demonstrate strong agronomic skills
• Communicate effectively with advanced written and verbal abilitiesShow an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders across diverse backgrounds and functions
• Are able to travel up to 25-30% overnight

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!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.