Job Description

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to p We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities. Objective Develops and maintains segment strategy for sustainable and profitable growth Responsibilities Develops/maintains segment strategy for sustainable and profitable growth Defines segment relative to the business unit opportunities Identifies customer product/application and service needs Monitors legislative, technological, social changes Develops market/customer value propositions (products/pricing) Conducts segmentations, prioritizes customer growth opportunities Develops & closes targets, provides presentation information, leads and accounts direction for sales (within sector) Initiates innovation projects to secure growth & provides on-going prioritization Manages relationships and is perceived as an opinion leader Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders Participates in/or leads key sector associations Develops sustainable/profitable customer/product portfolios Monitors segment profitability and initiates improvement opportunities Leads product/application launches within segment Requirements Minimum Bachelor's degree (preferably in marketing, finance, business administration, or Engineering such as Chemical Engineering, or equivalent knowledge field). Minimum 8 years' related experience in pricing strategies, marketing strategies and advertising/lobbying activities, sales operations, business development and/or technical development roles (preferably in polyurethanes, engineering plastics). Strongly required working experience in both multi-national manufacturing company. Experience driving and working independently across R&D, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, and Sales functions across the regional business unit Excellent oral and written English Strong knowledge of Multi - cultural understanding Basic knowledge of polymer science or chemistry Effective Business Reporting & presentation Able to work in a Complex Project Management environment