Territory Sales Manager - Lower North Island, NZ
About BASF We are the world’s leading chemical company, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our broad portfolio ranges from Agriculture, Performance Materials, Health & Nutrition, Chemicals, Coatings to Energy & Resources. We are proud of our strong history of innovation. Every day, our global team of over 117,000 individuals work together to turn visions for sustainable solutions into reality by connecting with one another and sharing our knowledge. Formula for Success As Territory Manager, you’ll be responsible for the ongoing commercial results for your territory of Hawkes Bay, Marlborough, Poverty Bay, Tasman and Wairarapa. In this role, you will support the BASF Agriculture business in achieving its strategic objectives through new business development for crop protection products and seed treatment sales as well as developing and implementing market plans to achieve sales targets. You’ll: Build and develop relationships with retailers, end-users, and other key stakeholders Develop and implement sales strategies and product positioning of existing and pipeline products Manage key accounts including product forecasting, briefing on new products and management of customer needs Generate pricing proposals and conduct analysis of future product development strategies This is a remote position, however the territory is best served from the Hawkes Bay area, however, will consider candidates elsewhere within the region. Ingredients for Success To be successful in this role, you’ll be a natural communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders of various levels, with the ability to work well independently as well as within an extended team environment. You’ll: Have relevant experience within sales or commercial roles, within the agriculture market is highly regarded, however an agricultural background is not essential. Be highly diligent with excellent time management Be self-driven and show initiative Previous agronomic experience with crop protection products (highly desirable, however not essential) What we can offer you At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements to suit each one of our global team. By creating chemistry with us, you can look forward to: A fully maintained company vehicle A diverse and inclusive environment, with an open and fair internal promotion process A competitive parental leave policy, and a supportive return to work plan Give back to your community with our corporate volunteering scheme 4 weeks annual leave, with the offer to purchase additional leave throughout the year Opportunities to apply for international assignments – the perks of a global business! Connect to Create Chemistry If you’d like to join a diverse global business and create chemistry for a sustainable future, we want to hear from you! Click ‘apply’ below. Applications close Thursday 31st July, however we may progress sooner, so apply as soon as possible. BASF is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. If you’d like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits here . Offers of employment will be subject to background checks including references, police checks and pre-employment medical. BASF does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Originally posted on Himalayas