Agro Professional Development Program: Marketing / Sales

Job description

You can be part of an inclusive team of diverse talent and character. In this diversity lies our greatest strength.

Description

 
You can be part of an inclusive team of diverse talent and character. In this diversity lies our greatest strengt

Agro Professional Development Program (PDP): Marketing / Sales

You can be part of an inclusive team of diverse talent and character. In this diversity lies our greatest strength.

Description:

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’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

The Agro Professional Development Program (PDP) recruits highly motivated, recent university graduates to join BASF’s Agricultural Solutions Division in Canada. Participants will explore career options and develop technical and professional decision-making skills, while fulfilling specific business needs for marketing and sales functions in BASF. Participants also have the opportunity to assess their capabilities, skills, and interests and gain valuable exposure to BASF's culture, values, and decision-makers.

The PDP role is 24 months in length with a term spent working in Marketing and Customer Solutions Team (CST) prior to a transition into a Field Sales role. The Marketing / CST role will be located in Calgary, Alberta. Field Sales will be located in somewhere in Canada after 12 months within Marketing / CST.  Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be eligible to apply remain in Field Sales or pursue other opportunities within BASFs. PDPs are expected to be fully mobile within Canada for this role.

Gaining experience in Marketing or Field Sales is a great way to build transferable skills for future roles while exploring career options within BASF and agriculture. We’re on the lookout for talented forward-thinkers with a passion for agriculture, learning, and working as a team. In return, we will give you the ability to expand your skill set and build your career.  We offer excellent benefits, competitive compensation incentives and continuous learning opportunities.  Start your career in the agricultural sector with BASF.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Upcoming graduates with a Bachelor of Science (or Bachelor of Commerce) with emphasis in Business, Economics, Marketing, Agronomy, Biology, Plant Science or a related field. Self-motivated and results oriented. Customer focused. Mobility & commitment to relocation. Strong influencing & impact skills. Team oriented with a passion for agriculture. Valid Driver’s License. Strong communication skills. Seed / Crop Protection work experience an asset.  

Status : Full-time (contract)

Location : Calgary, Alberta

Organization : BASF Canada, Agricultural Solutions