Key Account Manager at BASF The Chemical Company

Job ID: 53522
Job Field: Marketing & Sales
Job Type: Permanent

What You Can Expect

• The successful incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the strategic relationships and stakeholder engagements.

Duties will include the following:

• In coordination with the SBU’s take ownership of all account activities, including the development and execution of the account plan and ensure alignment with the SBU strategies
• In collaboration with relevant business units drive all commercial discussions and take responsibility for the overall sales process, aiming to meet or exceed sales and profitability targets
• Demonstrate professional leadership, motivation and coaching of sales teams, including management of virtual teams Provide accurate sales forecast, supporting efficient planning of products and services
• Influence decision-makers in a complex environment within and outside BASF on all levels, and drive actions/decisions even without disciplinary responsibility
• Develop and maintain strategic long-term business relationships with the accounts (all decision-makers) to promote brand value
• Utilize product application knowledge as well as thorough knowledge of entire customer and market value chain to anticipate market trends/needs
• Serve as a liaison (single point of contact) between account and BASF departments to provide ongoing support and ensure customer satisfaction

What We Expect

• An M.Sc in Chemistry in the related field
• Minimum of 5 years plus working experience in Sales / Business Development / Marketing
• Demonstrate customer and business focus
• Priority will be given to Nigerian National with a good command in at least one of the following languages: Hindi, Bengali, Marathi.

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.