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

Now hiring! Turf & Ornamentals Sr Technical Market Manager - Research Triangle Park, NCWe are looking for a Turf & Ornamentals Sr Technical Market Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC. Welcome to BASFWe 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 #AgEmployerOfChoiceHere 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 possibleHighly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment optionsWell-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family membersFamily 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 stagesMentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thriveMatching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happensAccess to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!About usBASF 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.Privacy statementBASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to report fraud.Equal employment opportunitiesWe 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.