Regional Sales Manager - #118350

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Regional Sales Manager (102114)

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Where the Chemistry Happens…

Located in Manitoba Canada and reporting to the Director of Sales, the Regional Sales Manager leads an AgSolutions Sales Team that works closely with our retail partners and growers to provide best in class service and agronomic advice. The Regional Sales Manager will also work with our marketing teams to support product launches and field tours while providing accurate market intelligence. This is accomplished through a proven track record of strong leadership, team development and a desire to continually grow the business in your market.

Formula for Success: You Will…

• Develop, coach and lead your team of AgSolutions Representatives who will support customer success.
• Support innovation in agriculture at the field level.
• Use your leadership, people development and superior customer service skills to expand the company’s market share within Manitoba.
• Identify, screen and hire top quality AgSolutions Grower and Retail Representatives.
• Train, coach and monitor the performance of all staff to ensure maximum performance and achievement of sales and market share objectives.
• Cascade goals/objectives, support each individual’s development plan, and conduct performance reviews with staff as part of performance and incentive measurement.
• Gather and communicate to appropriate staff market intelligence and competitive activities within the region to maximize opportunities and pre-empt threats to brand performance.
• Be responsible for coaching team selling skills to grower and retail customers.
• Foster a positive team environment that aligns with business and corporate initiatives.
• Regional Sales Manager will be expected to drive, as well as fly, to accounts as required, to meet with AgSolutions Representatives, and customers as required.
  
  

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Agronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Business, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in a leadership role with demonstrated change management experience.
• Must have experience working within sales in a customer facing capacity.
• Experience selling to growers in Western or Eastern Canada and the ability to initiate, develop, and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead and coach a group of motivated and passionate sales staff.
• Strong understanding of crop development and the use of products to enhance production.
• Proven track record and desire to drive business for customer, corporate and personal success.
• Self-directed, motivated and have a desire to win while developing the business.
  
  

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Empoyment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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