Account Manager

Now hiring! Account Manager

 

Remote: Preferably – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan or Ohio

Pay Range: $114,000 - $171,000

 

We are looking for an Account Manager to join our Engineering Plastics Division with the 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...

 

• 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.

 

If you...

 

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Are able to negotiate and influence others
• Have high energy and motivation to win in the market
• Hold current or past account management or business development experience (preferred)
• Are able and willing to travel up to 50% of the time.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

 

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• 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
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