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Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development. At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp as a Top Employer in Canada and the GTA in 2023, and for many consecutive years prior. We are also thrilled that, for the first time ever in 2023, we have been further recognized by Mediacorp as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers for Diversity, as well as for Young People. We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future! Technical Service Specialist - Contract (2302067) - Red Deer, AB Where the Chemistry Happens\xe2\x80\xa6 The Technical Service Specialist is responsible for ensuring that Marketing, Sales and Technical product positioning is in alignment for the Region they support. They support sales objectives through direct interaction with the sales team and indirectly by influencing key external customers in the Region. As Technical Service Specialist you will provide technical training to the sales force and key influencers within the Region. This includes training the sales Specialists on investigative field techniques and technical support with product investigation where necessary. Technical Service Specialists look to Senior Technical Service Specialists for input on course design and training techniques suitable for adult education. You will also be responsible for the execution of Demonstration Strip Trial program to support the sale of InVigor canola which includes managing and maintaining site from seeding to harvest. They are responsible for providing supportive data to meet sales objectives and address product usage questions. This includes coordinating third party testing to support label expansion. The Technical Service Specialist will monitor and positively influence key centers of influence (COI) in the region through relationship building and regular contact. These include universities, consultants, provincial extension staff and retail agronomists. The Technical Service Specialist provides the technical link to the market place. Regular interaction with Brand Managers, Retail and Grower Reps, Innovation Specialists, Technical Marketing Managers, and Biology is imperative. The Technical Service Specialists must become familiar with new BASF products 1 year prior to market. Formula for Success: You Will\xe2\x80\xa6

• Develop Technical Information to support product positioning in the Region by monitoring and positively influencing key centers of influence (COI) through relationship building and regular contact; providing product information, label updates, and technical results to COI\'s; and administering local demonstration and grant in aid programs to support business goals in the Region.

• Manage regional summer demand creation programs by executing activities including large scale grower trials and demonstration sites within the Region; supervising Technical Service Summer Associates who support summer demand creation activities and data collection on key projects; and coordinating third party research associated with third party demo sites.

• Provide Technical Training of Retail and Grower Sales Representatives through a variety of presentation tools, technical training and reinforcement of product positioning with sales force, technical support for product inquiries and One on one technical sales calls with key influencers.

• Provide Technical Writing for Sales and Marketing Tactics using generated field and university research data to develop tools that support marketing and sales tactics and facilitate the technical transfer of information; developing and implementing strategic plans for each KIP that often relate to joint research projects, graduate student projects, etc.

Qualifications

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You\xe2\x80\xa6

• B.Sc or M.Sc in Agriculture/Biology with emphasis on crop science, weed science, agronomy, entomology, plant pathology or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 relative field agronomy experience.

• Demonstrated ability to recommend product positioning based on evaluating data and customer needs. Experience in working with growers, distribution/retail, universities, or consultants would be beneficial.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Must be effective when communicating with a wide variety of audiences and must be able to relate with key influencer contacts on product technical attributes and agronomic issues associated with major crops in the Region.

• Actively participate on teams to achieve business goals. Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership to the sales team is beneficial.

• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.

• Ability to share knowledge and expertise with others as it relates to product positioning. Must be skilled at development and delivery of presentations to both external and internal customers.

• Must have excellent computer skills and be proficient in various software programs, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

• Must be able to operate and transport plot equipment for spraying, maintenance, and management of the Demonstration strip trial program. Must be eligible and willing to obtain the correct license in the province of employment to perform these tasks.

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 \xe2\x80\x93 the whole you \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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 Employment

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.

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line \xe2\x80\x9cRecruitment Accommodation Request\xe2\x80\x9d.

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A unique total offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That\'s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

A unique total offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That\'s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

At BASF, we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone.
We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions\xe2\x80\xa6that\xe2\x80\x99s how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF

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Red Deer, AB, CA, T4N 3T4

BASF Canada

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