Sr Agronomic Sales Advisor - South Dakota

SeedQuest; South Dakota; On-site; USD 111,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement plan with company match

Well-being programs

Job summary

BASF Agricultural Solutions in the United States is seeking a Sr Agronomic Sales Advisor to drive seed, crop protection, and seed treatment products with key growers. You will lead territory plans and build strong retailer partnerships to achieve shared goals.

The role requires agronomic expertise, 5+ years of sales experience (8+ years total), and strong collaboration across teams, with proficiency in Salesforce and Xarvio. Competitive compensation and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years sales experience with 8+ years total experience.
• Strong business acumen and agronomic skills for seed and crop protection.
• Team player with positive attitude and creativity.
• Experience engaging across the business.
• Strong computer skills and experience with digital tools like Salesforce and Xarvio.

Responsibilities

• Create demand for BASF seed, crop protection, and seed treatment products as trusted agronomy advisor.
• Establish strategic plans with key growers as primary BASF contact.
• Develop and execute territory plans for seed, crop protection, and seed treatment products.
• Drive seed growth through retailer engagement and joint customer visits.
• Forecast demand and manage sales plans, targets, and profitability.
• Cultivate relationships with sales teams, technical service, and account managers.
• Develop market strategies, product launches, and territory growth plans.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Seed varieties

Chemistry

Sales experience

Team collaboration

Digital tools

Salesforce

Xarvio

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Xarvio

Job description

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Location: South Dakota, USA

Job ID:143767

We are looking for an Sr Agronomic Sales Advisor to join our Agricultural Solutions team.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. 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. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice

Here you can gain more insight into ourVision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Sr Agronomic Sales Advisor, you create chemistry by...

• Creating demand for BASF seed, crop protection, and seed treatment products while serving as a trusted advisor on agronomics, seed varieties, and crop solutions.
• Establishing strategic business and agronomic plans with key growers, acting as the primary BASF contact to support both short and long-term business objectives.
• Developing and executing territory plans for seed, crop protection, and seed treatment products, while building strong partnerships with internal teams and retail customers to achieve shared goals.
• Driving seed growth opportunities through retailer engagement, joint customer visits, and targeted product positioning to maximize performance on every acre.
• Managing sales plans, forecasts, product positioning, and revenue targets with assigned retailers, while accurately forecasting demand and delivering financial results.
• Cultivating strong relationships with sales teams, technical service representatives, and strategic account managers to support customer success and business growth.
• Developing and implementing market strategies, product launches, and territory growth plans that identify key opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term business performance.

If you...

• Have a Bachelors Degree and knowledge and previous sales experience with agronomics, seed varieties and chemistry.
• Bring 5+ years sales experience with 8+ years overall experience.
• Possess strong business acumen and agronomic skills for seed and crop protection.
• Have experience working well in a team environment with a positive attitude and creativity.
• Successfully engage across the business.
• Have strong computer skills, as well as experience with Digital Tools such as SalesForce and Xarvio.

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 [e-mail] 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

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 some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions teamhere .

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact [e-mail] to report fraud.

Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. 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.

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.

Posted from September 8, 2026 until March 8, 2027
SeedQuest reference number: 171345

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

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