Account Manager (Polyurethanes) at BASF The Chemical Company

What you can expect
The incumbent will be responsible for business/customer accounts and product management across all industries within PM: Industrial, Construction, Consumer, and Transportation; as well as prepare and/or contribute to customer concepts and identify business development opportunities for future growth. Duties will include the following:

• Responsible for the PM industry in West and East Africa acting as the first point of contact in all four PM industries
• Define annual budgets (volume and net sales)
• Manage the order to cash processes for all customers of responsibility
• Leads all pricing negotiations
• Drives relationship management (all levels and functions)
• Defines and mobilises adequate resources for the assigned accounts
• Collect relevant market intelligence and trends
• Provide technical reporting
• Conduct customer needs assessments and identifications
• Manage relationships both internally and externally for the good of the business
• Adherence to and compliance with all BASF guidelines and procedures
• Actively represent BASF Group interests and act as a role model with regards to Compliance and Code of Conduct
• Ensure adherence to legal regulations and the company’s internal guidelines as well as CORE values and principles.

Requirements
What we expect:

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Marketing or any other relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in the related field
• Strong communication, customer sales, and customer relationship management skills
• Strong ability to negotiate and develop marketing strategies
• Driver’s licence is essential

We Offer
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.