Account Manager
About The Position
We are looking for an Account Manager- Engineering Plastics to join our Performance Materials team. Come create chemistry with us! The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications. We are seeking a professional like you to lead the North American region for a globally strategic, high-volume and complex account, ensuring alignment with global objectives while being responsible for additional accounts as needed by the business. As a Account Manager, you create chemistry by...
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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 or business agreements-including pricing, service terms, and rebates-to maximize BASF's value, balancing existing customer management with new business development.
- 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.
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
