Job Description
Company: BASF SE
Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior (5+ Years)
Category: Agribusiness, Sales Leadership & Agricultural Marketing Jobs
About the Company
BASF SE is a global leader in the chemical and agricultural solutions industry. Through its agricultural division, BASF delivers innovative crop solutions, vegetable seeds, and sustainable farming technologies to support food production worldwide.
Job Overview
BASF is hiring a Country Manager – Vegetable Seeds to lead business operations across the Maghreb region. This role is ideal for professionals seeking agribusiness leadership jobs in Morocco with a strong focus on sales strategy, market development, and team management.
Core Responsibilities
Business & Financial Leadership
- Drive top-line sales growth and ensure forecast accuracy (24-month rolling)
- Manage financial performance KPIs, including margins and profitability
- Prepare and monitor annual budgets, sales forecasts, and cost structures
- Ensure achievement of business targets and regional growth objectives
Sales & Market Strategy
- Develop and implement country marketing and sales strategies
- Lead customer-centric initiatives to enhance customer experience
- Manage key accounts (KAM) and distributor networks across the region
- Define and execute pricing strategies, rebates, and commercial policies
- Monitor market trends, demand planning, and supply alignment
Operations & Planning
- Oversee forecasting, demand planning, and seed supply management
- Balance supply and demand based on market conditions and agreements
- Ensure timely delivery and high-quality seed availability
- Control marketing & sales (M&S) expenses within the region
People Management & Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop local sales and marketing teams
- Conduct performance evaluations, succession planning, and training programs
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Implement leadership practices aligned with coaching and feedback-driven management
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with company policies, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), and local regulations
- Align operations with regional and global business guidelines
Job Requirements
Education
- Degree in Agricultural Engineering or related field
- MBA or Business Administration degree is a plus
Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in agribusiness, seed industry, or agricultural sales leadership
- Experience working in a multinational company environment is preferred
- Strong understanding of Maghreb market dynamics and business culture
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills
- Results-driven with a strong sales and business development mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization structure
- Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Languages
- High proficiency in English (required)
- Knowledge of French or Arabic is an advantage
Other Requirements
- Willingness for frequent travel across the Maghreb region
Why Join BASF?
- Work with a global leader in agriculture and crop solutions
- Lead strategic growth in the vegetable seeds and agribusiness sector
- Opportunity to manage regional operations and high-performing teams
- Exposure to international markets and advanced agricultural technologies
Advance your career in agribusiness jobs in Morocco, agricultural sales leadership roles, and country manager positions in the seed industry by applying with BASF SE today.