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Sales Specialist Vegetable Seeds

sweden / Posted
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WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do; we do for the love of farming. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools, and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers, and our other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers, and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth


WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We are seeking a new colleague to manage our operations in Nordic and Baltic regions, either based in Denmark or Sweden. The key crops for this position are carrots but also include leeks, lettuce, celeriac, and squash. As Sales Specialist Vegetable Seeds your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning, reviewing, adapting, and executing annual sales.
  • Introducing company products and services to customers including pre-commercial trials.
  • Building long-term, trust-based relationships with key customers.
  • Providing market, price, and product insights to support marketing and sales planning.
  • Enhancing market intelligence and identifying new sales opportunities.
  • Supporting Global and Regional Crop Teams with insights and knowledge.
  • Organizing promotional activities such as demo fields, campaigns, and events.
  • Contributing to trial programs and supporting new variety introductions.
  • Collaborating with Product Development to provide technical support and growing concepts.


Please note for this position:

  • You will be expected to work extended hours during peak season.
  • Requires regular regional travel and occasional international travel.


WHAT YOU OFFER

The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified with extensive and relevant experience in agriculture and sales. Experience required:

  • Strong background in sales within the agricultural industry.
  • Familiarity with regional agricultural practices.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong collaboration skills, market knowledge, and a commercial mindset with a focus on achieving results.
  • Demonstrated professional initiative, autonomy, accountability, and a customer-focused outlook with excellent communication skills.
  • Fluency in Danish or Swedish and professional proficiency in English.


WHAT WE OFFER

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team. We offer a comprehensive package with an attractive salary and bonus, including a company car, and provide the autonomy and support infrastructure needed to excel in this role.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and actively promote an inclusive work environment.


HOW TO REACH US

You can reach our recruiting team here: https://www.basf.com/global/en/careers/contact

Information about our application process can be found here: Application

We will assess applications and recruit on an ongoing basis.


ABOUT US

We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. Our product portfolio ranges from chemicals, performance ingredients, agricultural products to oil and gas. We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.