[Hiring] Account Manager @BASF SE

Role Description

We are looking for an Account Manager- Engineering Plastics to join our Performance Materials team.

As an Account Manager, you create chemistry by:

• Driving regional account growth and profitability by developing and executing strategic plans to achieve or surpass annual targets.
• Negotiating and finalizing customer contracts or business agreements, including pricing, service terms, and rebates, to maximize BASF's value.
• Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers within accounts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as marketing and technical, to launch new products and/or potential applications.
• Identifying and expanding profitable opportunities for existing products with current and/or potential customers.
• Supporting strategic decisions and future objectives related to your accounts.
• Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong organizational awareness.
• Continuously seeking and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Sharing market and customer insights with relevant teams to refine strategies and prioritize innovation.
• Fostering partnerships by facilitating engagement between senior BASF and customer leaders.
• Taking ownership of accounts, mobilizing cross-functional teams as needed and advocating for customer needs with urgency.
• Up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Possess or will possess by June 2026 a Bachelor's Degree in related fields like Engineering or Sciences.
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Are able to negotiate and influence others.
• Have high energy and motivation to win in the market.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members.
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more).
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive.
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens.
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!