Southfield, MI

We are looking for a Local Key Account Management to join our Coatings team in Southfield, MI to service our Tier supplier accounts.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio is supplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enable new applications with innovative surfaces.

As an ASP Local Key Account Management you will report to the Americas ASP Segment Manager and will be responsible for sales and marketing activities in the account team, while cooperating with related sections like Controlling/Technology Launch/Technology Development/SCM/Production/Customization Lab.

You will support the management of the day-to-day sales management with ASP customer plants, backing profitable organic growth for BASF in North America. The role requires a moderate to advanced degree of commercial and business acumen necessitating working across multiple hierarchies both inside BASF and with our customers. We look for you to be an independent self-starter with strong organizational and analytical skills with moderate long-term strategic thinking.

This position requires to travel about of 25% of the time.

You create chemistry by...

• Drive account customer relationship with the direction and support of the ASP Segment Manager for the Americas.
• Summarize the data to draft the budget in Account and support the established sales target and cost management.
• Investigate and analyze customer/competitors global trends and strategy.
• Cooperate with ECO global organization to implement various business projects.
• Report regularly to segment management on account activities.
• Develop new opportunities in alignment with segment management and help develop market share.
• Work in keeping and developing strong customer relationships.
• Manage account activities and inform organization of opportunities, threats, customer strategy etc.
• Actively support and/or initiate margin improvement projects
• Network globally with internal/external related sections and team members.
• Take on the responsibility of information hub within global ASP account team.
• Solve customer issues related to both commercial and support with the technical service within the related segment.
• Enhance networking and cooperation for key activities among X-BU section.

If you...

• Have a Engineering and/or Chemistry Bachelor's degree.
• Possess at least 3-5 years of experience in Technical and/or Commercial/Sales roles within the automotive/Tier supplier industry.
• Hold previous experience in project and business development.

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
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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