**Now hiring! Director Head of NA Digital Farming** We are looking for a Director Head of NA Digital Farming to join our Agricultural Solutions team based in Research Triangle Park, NC. **Come create chemistry with us!** BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture. As the Director, Head of NA Digital Farming, you will be responsible for building the North American Digital Farming business by leading and coordinating the development of the North American Digital Farming offerings, product launches, and operations, including processing and channel positioning. You will also support the establishment of a community of best practices for Digital Farming within the North American community and lead the Canadian Xarvio team to success. **As a Director Head of NA Digital Farming, you create chemistry by...** + Driving sales targets and closely monitoring essential business KPIs, while effectively managing resources to successfully achieve organizational objectives. + Establishing retail and promotional partnerships to support commercial growth and the development of connected solutions. + Providing expert advice to BASF Agricultural Solutions North America on Digital Farming, services, and outcome-based solutions, while refining and implementing the global and short-term Digital Farming Strategy for Xarvio Digital Farming Solutions in the US and Canada. + Leading the development of marketing strategies and action plans while optimizing resources, including promotional budgets and full-time equivalents (FTEs). + Fostering effective communication synergies to enhance brand visibility and implementing metrics to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) over time. + Supervising team members to ensure alignment with our company’s mission while promoting their personal and professional growth. + Aligning work with strategic company objectives, prioritizing tasks according to key initiatives and available resources, and fostering effective collaboration with Xarvio teams and other BASF departments. **If you...** + Hold a PhD in Agriculture with at least 3 years of commercial experience, or a bachelor's degree with 8 years of commercial experience. + Possess three or more years of experience leading teams in marketing and sales. + Have over 10 years of experience in the agriculture industry, particularly in Business Development, with a strong affinity for IT or knowledge of the commercial agricultural retail environment in North America. + Possess a passion for driving innovation and change within the agriculture industry, supported by a deep understanding of digital agricultural market trends and technologies. + Exhibit exceptional analytical, communication and decision-making skills. + Demonstrate expertise in cross-functional problem-solving and strategic thinking. + Thrive in independent work with an entrepreneurial mindset, and are adept at exploring new fields and championing innovative initiatives. **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, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Just some of the many benefits we offer include: + 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! **About us** As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years! At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career. Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. **Equal employment opportunities** We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.