Management Trainee - Business Development (Oil & Gas)- Nigeria at BASF The Chemical Company

The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing tailor-made commercial support to assigned customers within the Oil and gas BU. Prepare and contribute towards customer concepts, identifying and develop new sales opportunities. Duties will include the following:

•    Self; on-the job; peer-to-peer learning of BASF Oil and Gas portfolio, applications and industry
•    Familiarise with customers, processes, internal & external stakeholders relating to the business
•    On-time reporting of customer and industry related activities
•    Collect and analyse relevant market Information to develop market intelligence
•    Support the introduction of new applications to the market
•    Follow Project Management principles and Quality Management procedures
•    Adhere to and comply with all BASF guidelines and procedures
•    Ensure all requirements of the function are carried out timeously and effectively within the business unit
•    Commit to and in accordance to the BASF Values and Principles
•    Work closely with and gain on-the-job experience from Technical and Account Managers in the region
•    Identifies the requirements of the customer and adjusts systems/applications accordingly
•    Effectively communicate relevant technical issues with Technical/Account Manager
•    Report customer visits, product development status and product trials
•    Ensure proper handling of ‘off spec material’
•    Assist in managing obsolete and problem stock
•    Enters sample requests via ‘LIVE’

What we expect

•    University qualification in a Technical or Scientific field (Oil refining & Petrochemical preferred)
•    Minimum 2 years experience working in development and utilization within Oil & Gas industry
•    Driver’s License (Mandatory).
•    Willingness and ability to travel
•    Strong communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills
•    Efficient ‘farming’ capabilities for maintaining existing and established business
•    Skills in identifying growth and business development opportunities
•    Project management skills
•    Microsoft Office and SAP
•    Presentation Skills