Sr Agronomic Service Rep - South Delta - MS/AR - Field

NCBioImpact; Mississippi; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements whenever/"

Mental health support

Retirement plan with company match

Career development & mentoring

Job summary

BASF Agricultural Solutions seeks a Senior Agronomic Service Rep I to lead cotton-variety testing across the Mississippi/Arkansas region. You will design trials, evaluate FiberMax and Stoneville portfolios, and guide product placement to optimize regional yield and performance.

You will partner with Commercial Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain and Sales to translate agronomic data into practical guidance for customers, while training Seed Advisors and growers.

Qualifications

• Thesis-based Master’s with at least six years of agriculturally related experience or a Ph.D. with at least four years in a biological or agricultural science.
• Strong knowledge of cotton management practices in the United States and seed/trait portfolios.
• Experience designing and managing field-testing programs with robust experimental design and data management.
• Ability to collaborate across Commercial Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Production, Breeding, Trait Development, Technical Service, Sales and external networks.
• Excellent communication and training skills for seed advisors, retailers, university personnel and growers.

Responsibilities

• Lead broad cotton-variety testing programs by designing, implementing and managing trials for regional placement refinement.
• Serve as a technical expert on cotton management, seed/trait portfolios, and product placement.
• Develop product-positioning tools and sales-support materials translating trial results to practical guidance.
• Lead agronomic and product training for Seed Advisors, business representatives, retailers and growers.
• Provide leadership in experimental design, statistical analysis, data management and interpretation.
• Monitor market developments and provide timely regional recommendations to protect customer confidence and profitability.

Skills

Cotton management

Seed/trait knowledge

Field testing design

Product placement

Training & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree + 6 years agriculturally related experience

Ph.D. + 4 years agriculturally related experience

Tools

Statistical analysis

Digital tools & AI

Computer proficiency

Job description

Now hiring! Sr Agronomic Service Rep - South Delta - MS/AR - Field

Senior Agronomic Service Rep I – Mississippi (remote)

We are looking for a Senior Agronomic Service Rep I to join our Agricultural Solutions team inMississippi .

We are seeking a technical expert like you to provide strong leadership in the effective evaluation, management, and technical information exchange of the extensive FiberMax and Stoneville portfolio of cotton varieties and trait technology packages. The above will lead to decisive variety placement that optimizes yield potential and performance predictability within specific production regions.

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.

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

As a Sr Agronomic Service Rep - South Delta - MS/AR - Field, you create chemistry by...

• Leading a broad cotton-variety testing program by designing, implementing and managing trials that evaluate FiberMax and Stoneville varieties and trait-technology packages for commercial advancement and regional placement refinement.
• Serving as a technical expert on cotton management practices, seed and trait portfolios, product placement, product management and competitive offerings, and contributing agronomic expertise to the variety-advancement process.
• Partnering with Commercial Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Production, Breeding, Trait Development, Technical Service and Seed Advisors to manage a profitable product portfolio and support commercial strategies, stewardship and compliance requirements.
• Developing product-positioning tools, technical recommendations and sales-support materials that translate trial results, market developments and regional agronomic needs into practical guidance for customers and commercial teams.
• Leading agronomic and product training for Seed Advisors, business representatives, retailers, university personnel and growers, while coaching Seed Advisors on investigative field techniques and supporting product investigations when needed.
• Providing leadership in experimental design, statistical analysis, data management and interpretation, while using digital tools, computer proficiency, creativity and AI to extend knowledge across regions and support special projects for growth of the U.S. and global seed-and-trait business.
• Monitoring short- and long-term market developments and making timely regional recommendations that protect customer confidence, company reputation, product demand and current and future profitability.

If you...

• Hold a thesis-based Master’s Degree with at least six years of agriculturally related experience, or a Ph.D. with at least four years of agriculturally related experience, in a biological or agricultural science.
• Bring robust technical knowledge of cotton management practices in the United States and demonstrate expertise in seed and trait portfolios, product placement, product management and competitive offerings.
• Design and manage field-testing programs using strong experimental-design, statistical, analytical and data-management capabilities.
• Collaborate effectively across Commercial Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Production, Breeding, Trait Development, Technical Service, Sales and external agricultural networks.
• Communicate complex agronomic and product information clearly through training, presentations, technical guidance and sales-support materials for seed advisors, retailers, university personnel and growers.
• Think strategically, respond to market developments and make sound short- and long-term recommendations that support regional business growth and customer demand.
• Utilize digital tools, computer applications and AI to improve analysis, communication.

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

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 team here.

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.

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