Program Manager II -NutriDense Grain

Description BASF is the world's leading chemical company. We offer intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships. BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs more than 15,000 in North America and had sales of approximately $17.5 billion in 2008. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to oil and gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has approximately 97,000 employees and posted sales of €62 billion (approximately $91.6 billion) in 2008. At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce as they are key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as "partner of choice." Consistent with our values, BASF has an inclusive environment that promotes respect and dignity for all in the work place. BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Throughout the 20th century, BASF has played a leading role in agriculture and nutrition. BASF Plant Science (BPS) was founded in 1998 and is represented at seven sites in four countries. With this international network of expertise, BPS is especially well equipped to be a leader in plant biotechnology. We develop sustainable solutions for superior agricultural productivity, better and healthier nutrition and renewable resources.  Leadership, creativity, teamwork and passion combined with our unique plant biotechnology expertise are the foundation for our success.
 
The NutriDense® Program Manager will be a member of the NutriDense sales team within the BASF Plant Science organization.  This team performs critical activities necessary to advance BPS's plant breeding and biotechnology projects from idea to marketplace as fast and effectively as possible.  The sales team focuses on promoting value chain coordination and the nutritional value of our products in the marketplace.  The NutriDense Program Manager responsibilities will cover the territory of Iowa and eastern Nebraska and will include:

1.  Develop and oversee NutriDense Grain Networks consisting of grain growers, seed partners, logistics providers and animal feeders to generate pull through demand for hybrid corn seed containing the NutriDense Grain traits.
2. Provide support to key seed partners and retail sales personnel including education on the NutriDense Brand platform, positioning value enhanced grain programs, and aid in promotion through on-farm sales calls.
3. Prepare and execute key account business plans to ensure alignment of goals and objectives between BPS and the key stake holders within each NutriDense Network.
4. Work with BPS Nutrition / Tech Service to promote NutriDense Grain to end users / animal feeders ultimately leading to the consumption of grain derived NutriDense Grain hybrids.
5. Work with BPS Marketing to carry out marketing and business development plans and provide on the ground support for grain contract systems.

 

Requirements Required:

1. BA/BS in Agriculture or other relevant discipline. 
2. 5 Years industry experience (livestock and/or feeding background with experience relative to grain), and including at least one of the following:
   • Seed Industry Experience
   • Working with top-tier growers
   • Agricultural Sales Experience
   • Contract Grain Experience
3. Track record of strong relationship management skills 
4. Must be comfortable with risk 
5. Must be entrepreneurial 
6. Willing to travel
7. Must be a Team Player

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