Turf and/or Ornamentals Sr Tech Service Rep - West Coast US (Prefer CO / AZ ) Near airport - Field
BASF · Research Triangle Park
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- Turf and/or Ornamentals Sr Tech Service Rep - West Coast US (Prefer CO / AZ ) Near airport - Field
LOCATION
Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, 27709-3528
COMPANY
BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC
JOB FIELD
Marketing & Sales
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB ID
145539
FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS
Remote
- Now hiring! Turf and/or Ornamentals Sr Tech Service Rep - West Coast US (Prefer CO / AZ ) Near airport - Field
Field-based /Remote
We are looking for a Turf and/or Ornamentals Senior Technical Service Representative – Professional & Specialty Solutions to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC supporting Western United States territory.
This role will provide authoritative technical leadership for BASF Turf & Ornamental products across the Western U.S. territory, converting field observations, research, labels, and customer needs into practical recommendations, training, and demand-creation support for sales representatives, distributors, golf turf professionals, lawn and landscape operators, and ornamental growers. Sr Technical Service Representative will design and manage external field trials and research agreements, develop technical tools and content, support launches and issue resolution, and communicate market and agronomic insights to cross-functional teams. The role strengthens product stewardship, customer confidence, and profitable portfolio adoption through credible, timely, label-aligned technical support. You will need to travel 50% + of the time to support your territory.
Welcome to BASF
We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. 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. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.
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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!
As a Turf and/or Ornamentals Sr Tech Service Rep - West Coast US (Prefer CO / AZ ) Near airport - Field, you create chemistry by...
- Diagnosing turf and ornamental problems; interpreting labels and research; providing timely, practical, stewardship-based recommendations to customers, distributors, sales representatives, and internal partners; documenting and escalating emerging issues to protect customer outcomes and portfolio confidence.
- Identifying knowledge gaps, writing protocols, selecting and managing university or private cooperators, coordinating product and contract requirements, monitoring trials, reviewing data and photos, and converting results into recommendations and launching evidence.
- Creating and delivering field research and demonstrations, technical webinars, presentations, reference charts, newsletters, technical bulletins, and customer education that translate complex agronomic and label information into clear, actionable use guidance.
- Partnering with regional sales, marketing, key-account, and distribution teams on customer calls, product positioning, competitive questions, seasonal programs, and demand-creation priorities; supplying credible technical proof that enables appropriate product adoption.
- Representing Technical Service on business-core and cross-functional teams; providing field input for new products, label improvements, application technology, resistance management, and lifecycle programs; anticipating technical risks and propose evidence-based solutions.
- Maintaining trial records, contracts, payment inputs, budgets, CRM activities, calendars, travel, and technical files; sharing best practices, mentoring colleagues, and improving tools and processes so work is compliant, traceable, and efficient.
- If you...
- Have an M.S. Degree in Turfgrass Science, Plant Science, Horticulture, Agronomy, Weed Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or a related discipline; a Ph.D. degree is preferred. Bring at least 8+ years of experience in Sales, Tech Service, Research, or a related function.
- Have substantial applied experience in cool/warm-season turf, golf, lawn care, sports turf, landscape, nursery, or greenhouse production, including diagnosing and managing weeds, diseases, and insect pests.
- Demonstrate the ability to design protocols, coordinate university and private-cooperator trials, interpret data, document conclusions, and translate findings into defensible recommendations.
- Bring working knowledge of pesticide labels, stewardship, resistance-management principles, state requirements, application technology, and safe product use.
- Lead presentations, webinars, training, and facilitation effectively, write strong technical content, and build relationships with audiences ranging from researchers to customers and sales teams.
- Leverage sound project, budget, contract, and records-management skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft 365, customer relationship management, data spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
- Are able to travel extensively, work independently in field environments, and maintain any required driver, applicator, or professional credentials. Must have or be able to obtain a PCA License in CA.
- Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, p