Account Manager jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

BASF · 14 hours ago

Account Manager

BASF is one of the largest chemical companies in North America, and they are seeking an Account Manager to join their Engineering Plastics Division. The role involves driving regional account growth, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to launch new products while ensuring alignment with global objectives.

AgricultureChemicalIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingOil and GasProduct Research
check
Comp. & Benefits
badNo H1Bnote

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

Qualification

Account managementBusiness developmentNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProcess improvementMarket insightsCustomer relationship managementTeam collaboration

Required

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
Are able and willing to travel up to 50% of the time

Preferred

Hold current or past account management or business development experience

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!

Company

BASF is a manufacturing company that offers chemicals for industries such as construction and coatings, automotive, and various sectors.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$337.39M
Key Investors
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)
2024-10-15Grant· $337.39M
2018-10-30Non Equity Assistance
2002-01-01IPO

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Carsten Weers
Vice President Logistics Procurement Maritime & Air Transportation, Tank Storage
linkedin
leader-logo
Brian Standen
Global Head of Digital Innovation
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase