Sr. Turf Sales Rep - GA, TN, AL (Preference Atlanta or Eastern TN) - Field
We are looking for a Sr. Turf Sales Rep to join our Agricultural Solutions team in support of the territory consisting of GA, TN, and AL. Preference for candidates located in Atlanta or Eastern TN. The role requires living within the territory and traveling up to 35% overnight.
About the role
As a Sr. Turf Sales Representative, you will meet and exceed sales goals in the Turf market while developing customer relationships that create long-term value for BASF and our customers. You will implement field tactical activities to maintain and grow our product portfolio, serving as BASF’s face to customers, market influencers, and industry partners.
Responsibilities
- Grow our market and product portfolio by promoting innovations, creating customer solutions, and executing field activities.
- Develop professional and personal skills to positively impact business strategy and growth.
- Manage a sales territory to achieve yearly sales goals within assigned budgets.
- Build and cultivate strong business relationships with key end users and maintain a working profile of opportunities.
- Support and utilize a distribution network to increase sales throughout your territory.
- Present and administer marketing programs to end users and participate in special sales and marketing projects.
- Provide agronomic and product training to key end users and the distribution network.
- Communicate effectively across the business, reporting top opportunities through strategic monthly reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and agronomic industry experience (e.g., Turf, Agricultural Products, Lawn Care & Maintenance, or related disciplines).
- Previous direct sales experience (Golf Course Superintendent experience considered in lieu of direct sales).
- Formal sales training courses.
- Strong customer focus and entrepreneurial skills.
- Account/territory management and planning experience.
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to influence.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
- Well-being programs, including comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members.
- Family-forming benefits (fertility, adoption, 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.
- Matching gifts program to deepen the impact of contributions to qualified charities.
- Employee crisis support for unexpected situations.
- Access to BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and more.
Pay
The competitive pay range for this role is $110,960 - $152,570. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
About Us
BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.