Technical Sales Specialist (PME) - Nigeria at BASF The Chemical Company

Job ID: 64006
Job Conditions: Permanent
Job Field: Marketing & Sales

What You Can Expect

• The incumbent will be responsible for providing tailor-made technical support to assigned customers within Performance Materials Division.
• Preparing and/or contribute to customer concepts and identify or develop new sales opportunities.

Duties will include the following:

• Supports the introduction of new applications to the market
• Identifies / evaluates / develops new products in close contact with the customer and product specialist
• Identifies the requirements of the customer and adjusts systems/applications accordingly
• Conduct product testing at the customer’s production site
• Advise customers on raw material issues
• Support projects agreed with the customer
• Request’s development resources
• Advise the customer on the ‘safe handling’ of products (incl. advice on environmental issues)
• Ensure proper handling of ‘off spec material’
• Assist in managing obsolete and problem stock
• Investigate customer complaints on technical issues and takes immediate action if necessary.
• Communicate / coordinate relevant technical issues with Technical Sales (if applicable)
• Inform the Technical Service Team Leader of related business issues
• Report customer visits (using the CRM system, Sales Force system), product development status, and product trials
• Monthly reporting on Customer Technical Projects
• Contribute to the preparation of the technical data sheet
• Could participate in technical exchange meeting on European level
• Introduce technical product specifications into the SAP-system via LIVE system
• Enters sample requests via ‘LIVE’
• Follows project management principles, and QM procedures
• Adherence to and compliance with all BASF guidelines and procedures
• Ensures BASF Quality Management procedures are implemented
• Commitment towards and in accordance with the BASF Values and Principles
• All requirements of the function are carried out timeously and effectively within the business unit

What We Expect

• Tertiary qualification in relevant fields: Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Degree, or similar Degree
• Must have 3 - 5 years’ experience in the related field
• Project management and presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Efficient ‘farming’ capabilities for maintaining existing or established business
• Hunting’ skills for identifying growth and/or business development opportunities
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Microsoft Office and SAP
• Driver’s license (Obligatory), and willingness and ability to travel Locally and Internationally.

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.