East Zone Sales Manager
BASFAbout the role
Now hiring East Zone Sales Manager
Eastern US (Remote)
The world needs strategic solutions. We need YOU!
Where the chemistry happens…
We are seeking a professional like you to join our team. In the East Zone Sales Manager role, you will be accountable to lead a team of Regional Business Managers, Strategic Account Managers, Account Representatives, Business Development Managers and Technical Specialists to deliver profitable growth in the Automotive Refinish sector across the Eastern US. This Zone Manager position will be responsible for managing sales of $220M+, 8 Direct Reports and 60 indirect reports. This role will drive profitable sales growth of competitive and existing accounts, develop our customer base in key strategic markets, align strategic account growth plans with distribution strategy, develop a bench of future leaders and lead all activities associated with the new market and customer growth.
As an East Zone Sales Manager, you create chemistry by…
- Working with distributors and customers to develop strategic plans and execution.
- Directly and indirectly influencing across the entire ECN organization including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Technical, Controlling and Finance units to ensure buy-in is gained.
- Driving consistency and accountability across the US Eastern zone in order to build and develop a professional and promotable team that drives growth through digitalization and innovation.
- Identifying trends and diagnosing root cause factors. As well as alternatives, solutions, and drive change management execution.
- Managing financials including P&L statements, expense control, forecasting, sales budgeting, etc.
- Setting ethics and values, integrity and trust to continue to drive the BASF brand as the Manufacturer of choice for our Distributors and Customers.
The formula for the Success of our East Zone Sales Manager includes the following ingredients…
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- 15 years of commercial or business experience
- Prior Sales and Management experience
- Working knowledge with management of large strategic accounts
- Ideally located near a major airport in the Eastern Part of the US
Then...
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At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…
- Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
- Retirement Benefits
- Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
- Mentoring & Development Programs
- Employee Discounts
- Pet insurance
- Matching Donations to your favorite cause
- Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more!
Privacy Statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
Pay Transparency
BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $152,600.00 - $229,000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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