Turf & Ornamentals Sr Technical Market Manager - Research Triangle Park, NC

NCBioImpact; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive retirement plan

Well-being programs

Family forming benefits

Back-up child and elder care

Mentoring and career development

Matching gifts program

Crisis support

Wine cellar and employee discounts

Job summary

BASF Agricultural Solutions in Research Triangle Park, NC is seeking a Turf & Ornamentals Sr Technical Market Manager to drive technical market assessments and prioritize portfolio concepts. You will translate field and lab findings into value propositions, support launches, and coordinate with Sales, Technical Service and development teams, traveling up to 20% in the US.

A MS in a relevant field is required; PhD preferred; and strong communication, project leadership, and knowledge of pesticide

Qualifications

• MS degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture or related discipline.
• PhD preferred where adds depth.
• Experience in turf, ornamentals, greenhouse or nursery production.
• Knowledge of pesticide product lifecycle management and field-trial design.
• Ability to translate complex evidence into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical market assessment and prioritize Turf & Ornamentals products by market needs and biology.
• Translate business questions into prioritized field, greenhouse, nursery and laboratory research; coordinate teams and interpret results.
• Develop technical value propositions, claims support, training plans and launch-readiness deliverables.
• Convert technical evidence into presentations, sales tools, and resources; coordinate subject-matter experts and training.
• Lead or co-lead planning discussions; track milestones, risks, and actions to closure.
• Engage researchers and industry groups to identify unmet needs and opportunities and convert insights into trial priorities.
• Travel overnight up to 20% of the time, mostly in the US.

Skills

Technical market assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Field performance interpretation

Regulatory feasibility

Training plan development

Leadership

Project management

Pesticide lifecycle knowledge

Education

MS in Agronomy/Plant Science/Horticulture

PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

OneNote

Job description

Now hiring! Turf & Ornamentals Sr Technical Market Manager - Research Triangle Park, NC

We are looking for a Turf & Ornamentals Sr Technical Market Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC.

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 our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Turf & Ornamentals Sr Technical Market Manager - Research Triangle Park, NC, you create chemistry by...

• Leading technical market assessment and prioritization for Turf & Ornamental products and concepts by integrating customer and market needs, competitive context, biology, field performance, formulation, regulatory feasibility, stewardship and business input into clear recommendations and aligned technical plans.
• Translating business questions into prioritized field, greenhouse, nursery and laboratory research; coordinating Technical Service, Development, contractors and cooperators; and interpreting efficacy, crop safety, residual performance, plant-health and formulation findings to support timely portfolio decisions.
• Representing technical market requirements on launch and project teams by developing technical value propositions, claims support, use patterns, risk assessments, training plans and launch-readiness deliverables, and coordinating label-change and regulatory inputs through completion.
• Converting technical evidence into concise, legally approved presentations, product guidance, sales tools, articles, videos, FAQs and shared resources, while coordinating subject-matter experts and delivering training for Sales, Strategic Account Management, distribution partners and customers.
• Leading or co-leading recurring technical, project and planning discussions by setting agendas, facilitating decisions, clarifying ownership and tracking milestones, risks, dependencies and actions through closure.
• Engaging customers, university and contract researchers, industry groups, Sales and Technical Service to identify unmet needs, performance concerns, competitive developments and innovation opportunities, and converting those insights into trial priorities, stewardship responses and portfolio actions.
• Need to be able to travel overnight up to 20% of the time, mostly in the US.

If you have...

• A MS Degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, Weed Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Environmental Science or a related discipline; a Ph.D. is preferred where it adds relevant technical depth.
• Relevant experience in turf, ornamentals, greenhouse or nursery production, specialty pesticides, technical service, product development or technical strategy, with the ability to learn across herbicide, fungicide, insecticide and plant-health portfolios.
• Working knowledge of pesticide product lifecycle management, field-trial design and interpretation, product positioning, stewardship, label-change processes, regulatory interfaces, legal guidelines and launch planning.
• Knowledge of experimental design and trial setup, including the ability to interpret results and guide internal greenhouse demand-creation research.
• The ability to analyze complex technical evidence and translate it into clear recommendations, decision documents, presentations, training, sales tools and customer communications without overstating the evidence.
• Strong project leadership, facilitation, prioritization, stakeholder management, written communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and OneNote.
• The ability to travel to field trials, customer events, industry meetings, research sites and internal planning sessions, together with a commitment to safe work practices.

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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