Technical Sales Specialist - Pest Control

at  BASF Australia Ltd

ABOUT BASF

We are the world’s leading chemical company, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our broad portfolio ranges from Agriculture, Performance Materials, Health & Nutrition, Chemicals, Coatings to Energy & Resources.
We are proud of our strong history of innovation. Every day, our global team of over 117,000 individuals work together to turn visions for sustainable solutions into reality by connecting with one another and sharing our knowledge.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement territory planning and customer management systems, ensuring frequent contact with end-users.
• Travel as required to support your defined sales territory, building relationships with Pest Control Operators (PCOs) and key influencers.
• Develop and maintain a customer database through research and outreach to new businesses.
• Conduct product demonstrations and technical training sessions as directed by the National Sales Manager.
• Manage key customer relationships, providing support for product positioning and identifying opportunities for the development and sale of BASF products.
• Share market insights to prioritize development projects and contribute to the product development and evaluation process.

To be successful in this role, you’ll possess a combination of great communication, strong stakeholder management skills, and an ability to translate technical information into business needs.

• Strong relationship management skills with an understanding of tact and diplomacy in all interactions.
• Excellent time management abilities to handle territory, expenses, and company business with minimal supervision.
• A strong sense of responsibility, demonstrated by the ability to meet deadlines and drive business opportunities for the betterment of the team