2026 Agricultural Solutions Professional Development Program - Sales & Marketing

BASF SE • NC

140d

About The Position

Accelerate your career in an early career role with BASF Agricultural Solutions. BASF’s Professional Development Programs (PDPs) offer driven, mobile-minded university graduates the opportunity to kickstart their careers through immersive, real-world experiences. Participants rotate through diverse roles within our business, gaining hands-on exposure to cross-functional teams and business challenges. The program is designed to build professional skills, foster meaningful connections, and provide a holistic view of BASF’s operations through mentoring, executive engagement, site tours, and training seminars. Throughout the program, participants develop a strong foundation in BASF’s systems and processes while building networks and exploring their career interests. With structured support and a focus on growth, the PDP experience empowers individuals to solve complex problems and contribute to impactful work at the world’s largest chemical company. Upon successful completion, participants may be considered for direct placement into roles across related disciplines to their specific program.

Requirements

• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree program within 12 months of your date of hire, preferably in marketing, sales, management, or other business-related disciplines.
• Are authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
• Embody BASF’s Winning Behaviors: take accountability, move with speed, and bring an improvement mindset.
• Are interested in relationship building and sales careers in the agriculture industry.
• Are self-driven and thrive in collaborative environments, even when working with geographically dispersed teams.
• Are open to working in multiple geographic locations throughout the rotational program and upon placement from the program.

Responsibilities

• Work on two unique assignments that support marketing, sales, and sales support related areas in two different locations.
• Engage across the business to expand your network and grow personally and professionally.
• Develop business acumen skills to become a competitive candidate for sales roles upon completion of the program.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to develop innovative solutions to support the agricultural industry.
• Receive technical training, mentorship, and coaching from experienced team members and managers.
• Participate in leadership development training that enhances professional and entrepreneurial skills.
• Share functional accomplishments internally and externally through presentations and written reports.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees