Agricultural Area Sales Manager - Northern/Central Illinois and Wisconsin

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Job Title: Agricultural Area Sales Manager - Northern/Central Illinois and Wisconsin
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, South United States, USA

Company: BASF - We Create Chemistry
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Sales/Retail
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Now hiring! Agricultural Area Sales Manager - Northern/Central Illinois and Wisconsin

We are looking for a Agricultural Area Sales Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team based in Northern/Central Illinois / Wisconsin, IL.

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.

As an Ag Area Sales Manager for Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, you will be responsible for managing a team of Ag Solutions Advisors focused on driving accelerated sales growth of BASF's portfolio of seed, crop protection, and seed treatment solutions to assigned growers. The team will develop, cultivate, and maintain business relationships with top growers while working effectively with retail partners. Additionally, the team will be accountable for managing the seed business at retail.

As a Agricultural Area Sales Manager - Northern/Central Illinois and Wisconsin, you create chemistry by...

Developing and implementing the regional seed sales plan to drive sales growth.
Ensuring Ag Solutions Advisors promote crop protection, seed, and seed treatment solutions by engaging with growers to communicate the value of BASF products.
Overseeing the development of plans to achieve seed, crop protection, and seed treatment sales at key growers and retailers.
Aligning with key customers and maintaining direct relationships with the top 20 influencers in the geography.
Motivating, coaching, and recruiting the best team to maximize ROI opportunities and professional development.
Actively monitoring competitive actions and promotions, reporting findings, and identifying solutions to address competitive challenges.

If you...

Have a Bachelor's Degree and over 10 years of overall experience; an MS/MBA is a plus.
Possess more than 5 years of selling or sales management experience within an agricultural-related field, such as seed, chemicals, equipment, or crop consulting.
Demonstrate a track record of excellent leadership, interpersonal skills, and sound judgment.
Have a history of successfully achieving goals, identifying and overcoming obstacles, with a solutions-first mindset.
Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop successful business relationships with customers and internal teammates.
Be willing to travel overnight or weekly, up to 60%, and have the demonstrated ability to relocate within the organization. Must reside in Northern/Central or Illinois or Wisconsin to support the business.

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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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $124,800 - $171,600. 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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Job Post Date: 06/22/25