Retail Account Manager - Midwest
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. BASF scores A on the Alion truth index.
Now hiring! Retail Account Manager - Midwest
Eastern South Dakota, Western Minnesota, Eastern Nebraska or Northwest Iowa
We are looking for a Agricultural Products (Crop Protection/Seed) Retail Account Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Eastern South Dakota, Western Minnesota, Eastern Nebraska or Northwest 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.
We’re looking for a professional like you to act as the face of BASF in the field to promote BASF products and services to increase BASF sales and increase BASF market share at selected key agricultural retail accounts. Focus areas will include BASF Crop Protection, Xitavo soybean seed, InVigor canola seed, xarvio digital, Seed Treatments & Inoculants, and Services.
As a Retail Account Manager - Midwest, you create chemistry by...
- Working to achieve a sales target and managing associated budgets.
- Being a leader in the local BASF sales team to drive actions that create sales. This includes sharing best practices of value-based selling techniques to other Business Reps to foster a “copy with pride” mindset on how to manage other OUs and sell BASF products.
- Coordinating across U.S. Crop regions/districts so BASF maximizes our investment.
- Embedding into the customer’s business to better serve their needs across a wide range of technologies and customer growth fields. For example, you will develop sales roadmaps for consistent sales growth and increased share of wallet.
- Relying on the key retail account as part of a “sounding board” and center of expertise for market intelligence such as competitive activity, market trends, emerging needs and emerging opportunities.
If you...
- Have a Bachelor's degree and 15 years’ experience selling to large corporate accounts. MBA and 13 years' experience.
- Possess valuable selling, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Have strong communication skills and the ability to identify key influencers and decision makers.
- Demonstrate strong thinking skills on behalf of the business.
- Can travel up 50% of the time domestically and live within the geographic territory which is Eastern South Dakota, Western Minnesota, Eastern Nebraska or Northwest Iowa.
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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