WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. 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. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers, and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

We are expanding our team and seeking a dynamic individual to manage our operations predominantly in the Eastern Counties, as well as additional areas beyond this region. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified with extensive and relevant experience in agriculture. We offer a comprehensive package, including a company car, and provide the autonomy and support infrastructure needed to excel in this role.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As Product Development Specialist UK (Biennials and Leafies) your responsibilities will include:

• Fostering collaboration between R&D, marketing, and sales functions to support the overall product development agenda and drive demand creation.
• Effectively design and execute local trial plans, ensuring quality data collection and customer feedback.
• Defining and presenting variety value propositions and positioning based on precise data analysis and customer feedback.
• Acting as an internal and external technical reference, providing expert knowledge to support sales and drive customer success with BASF Nunhems.
• Identify market opportunities and trends, collaborating with regional and local stakeholders to develop action plans.
• Developing and leading the implementation of innovative growing concepts tailored to local key customers and markets.

Learn more: Vegetable Seeds | BASF Agricultural Solutions Global

Please note for this position:

• You will be expected to work extended hours during peak season.
• Requires regular domestic travel to visit trials and customers, and occasional international travel as required.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• An Agriculture, or similar, Bachelor's degree with extensive relevant experience or a Master's degree with proven applicable experience, preferably in cultivating carrots, leeks, lettuce, and/or spinach.
• Strong collaboration skills, market knowledge, and a commercial mindset with a focus on achieving results.
• Demonstrated professional initiative, autonomy, accountability, and a customer-focused outlook with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in experimentation, agronomical skills relevant to the crop, and professional planning, organizing, and problem-solving.
• Advanced use of productivity tools and a solid understanding of statistics, databases, as well as data analysis and interpretation skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.

At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a company car; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers. We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, and other protected characteristics. For more information please visit: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/careers/why-join-basf/basf-locally.html

Location: Remote, East Midlands / East Anglia preferrable
While we welcome applications from candidates across the UK, due to the regional focus of the role the above location is considered preferrable. A company car will be provided.

Closing Date: 30.03.2025

ABOUT US

Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that’s where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy, and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/who-we-are/BASF-in-the-United-Kingdom