Regional Head of Marketing & Sales Americas & Australia

Now hiring! Regional Head of Marketing & Sales Americas & Australia

Regional Head of Marketing & Sales Americas & Australia (Remote)

We are looking for a Remote Regional Head of Marketing & Sales Americas & Australia to join our Agricultural Solutions team based in US.

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.

As the Regional Head of Marketing & Sales you will be responsible and accountable for the Profit and Loss (P&L) of the Region. In addition, you will lead and manage the sales, marketing and Product Development (PD) activities in the America region, in line with global Marketing & Sales (M&S) strategy and policy, maximizing the business performance with a strong customer focus. Expect to travel up to 50% of the time, including domestic and international trips within your assigned region, to build and maintain relationships with clients and your team members.

As a Regional Head of Marketing & Sales Americas & Australia, you create chemistry by...

• Executing business results for the region and maximizing product value capture in the market.
• Embedding Product Development within the M&S American organization to ensure alignment with regional and crop strategy for customer demand.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive M&S strategy for the region, focusing on product assortment, people, and processes for the next 1 to 5 years.
• Collecting and analyzing customer feedback regarding portfolio needs and market trends to inform the annual strategic review cycle.
• Coaching Regional Managers in talent management, employee development, and performance appraisal to build a high-performing organization.
• Implementing Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment (QHSE) requirements to ensure a safe work environment while attracting and developing talent to build strong, cohesive teams.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Agriculture (Master’s degree preferred).
• Possess 15+ years of experience in agriculture (vegetables seeds) sales and marketing.
• Have 5+ years of experience managing large international and intercultural teams. (preferred).
• Have 5+ years in a leading position, as area sales manager or country manager, ideally in US-Canada. 
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the region’s business culture and diverse cultures, preferably with experience in a multinational company.
• Exhibit advanced leadership and management skills, showcasing a sales-oriented and results-driven approach, along with strong communication abilities.
• Maintain a high level of fluency in English.

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

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $200,000 - $228,000. 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.