Local Specialist, Product Development (Watermelons)

As a Local Specialist, Product Development (Watermelons), you create chemistry by...

• Defining variety value propositions and positioning by translating field and digital insights into actionable knowledge tailored to key customers and markets.
• Coordinating local trial plans in collaboration with the Regional Specialist Product Development to ensure impactful, efficient, and customized trials.
• Capturing, analyzing, and presenting high-quality data and customer feedback to support evaluations, proposals, and strategic decisions.
• Identifying market opportunities and trends by collaborating with local and regional stakeholders to shape proactive action plans.
• Providing expert technical support to sales and customer service teams, acting as a trusted reference for BASF Vegetables and Seeds varieties.
• Traveling locally and regionally up to 30% overnight, with occasional international trips, to support field activities and customer engagement.

If you...

• Have a bachelor's degree (preferred) and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree and no additional years of experience; or a high school diploma and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Exhibit a solid understanding of the local market and the ability to identify trends and opportunities
• Maintain a results-oriented focus with an emphasis on driving impact
• Be commercially aware, with a talent for identifying business potential
• Have hands-on experience in setting up and managing agricultural trials
• Hold deep agronomic knowledge relevant to the crops you’ll be working with
• Are familiar with productivity tools, as well as possessing a working knowledge of statistics and databases
• Have the capability to analyze and interpret data to support decision-making
• Be proficient in English; Spanish is a plus
• Are able to travel up to 30%, domestically and at times internationally

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

• 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!