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Sr Agronomic Service Rep - Iowa (Field)

BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC

Iowa, US On-site Full-time

Posted 2026-05-18

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Now hiring! Sr Agronomic Service Rep - Iowa (Field)

We are looking for a Sr Agronomic Service Rep /Seed Agronomist to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Central Iowa.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF's Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

Combine sales and technical agronomic expertise to provide leadership in the effective evaluation, management, and technical information exchange of the Xitavo portfolio of soybean varieties and trait technology packages leading to sales support of variety placement that optimizes yield potential, performance predictability and sales growth targets within specified territory.

As an Sr Agronomic Service Rep - Iowa (Field), you create chemistry by...

•Work closely with commercial operations, sales & marketing, supply chain, production, breeding, trait development, technical service, business representatives and ag solutions advisors to profitably manage a robust product portfolio of seeds and traits; following stewardship and compliance requirements, contributes to the development of commercial strategies and provides product positioning tools for sales.
•Outline, implement and manage a broad testing program to effectively evaluate BASF soybean varieties for commercial advancement and placement refinement.
•Technical expert of the product portfolio of seed and traits. High level of competency in product portfolio, product placement, product management, and competitive offerings.
•Agronomic sales leadership. Lead region in Xitavo portfolio development, forecasting and agronomic support for the execution of territory sales plan with Area Manager and Agronomic Solutions Advisors.
•Lead agronomic and product training activities targeted at BASF Agronomic Solutions Advisors and Business Representatives, customers, university personnel, and other influential customers.
•Train Agronomic Solutions Advisors on investigative field techniques and assist with product investigation where necessary.
•Strong statistical & analytical skills; strengths in experimental design. Provides leadership in data management and analysis as well as development of sales support materials.
•High potential for career advancement and managerial roles.
•Knowledge extends well beyond own region, with global practice awareness. Actively engaged in special projects to support growth of seed and trait business in US and/or globally.

If you...

•BS degree in a Biological or Agricultural related science or related with 10 plus years' experience or MS degree with 8 plus years' experience is preferred. PhD Degree with previous experience in sales and customer facing roles are welcome to apply.
•Minimum three years high level performance (at or above expectations) in previous position in an agriculturally related field
•Thinks strategically on short-term and long-term business development. Reacts to market developments and future opportunities and makes critical decisions for region.
•Technical knowledge of crop management practices of soybean in the US, with a strong focus and understanding on herbicide and nematode impact on soybean yield and performance.
•Communication and human relations skills are necessary to perform the duties of the position, influence decision makers and project a positive BASF technical image.
•Analytical and creative skills are needed to manage complex databases and deliver strong business support findings.
•A specialized knowledge of variety testing, statistical analysis and experimental design is required.
•Proficient computer skills are needed to analyse data, prepare promotional and training literature, and to accomplish written communication tasks.

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