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BASF Technical Service Manager, Care Chemicals, Industrial Markets, Remote in Southfield, Michigan
As a Technical Service Manager, Industrial Markets, you create chemistry by...
Serving as the primary technical liaison for customers and distribution partners to advance technical projects and identify unaddressed customer and market demands to facilitate the transition to commercial revenue
Translating identified customers’ needs into actionable and profitable technical projects through collaboration with Application Technology Scientists, Product Development, Marketing and Sales teams
Forming and strengthening external technical relationships, developing a plan to leverage such partnerships to enhance business impact and ensure effective joint customer follow-up with sales
Recording customer interactions through call reports in Salesforce while building a technical opportunity pipeline that spans from identification to commercialization; this process includes prioritizing opportunities, removing technical barriers, coordination with sales, and providing feedback on both successful and unsuccessful opportunities
Exercising your creativity, independent thinking and technical expertise, you will determine the necessary technical application data for execution by Application Technology scientists to deliver a tailored solution to customers.
Positioning and articulating BASF Product value proposition, while identifying portfolio gaps and unmet market and customer needs
Focusing on growing the business, you will develop the technical strategy essential for supporting strategic growth and fostering relationships with key customers.
Multi-tasking with attention to detail, you will manage multiple concurrent customer needs involving a significant degree of complexity.
If you have...
Preferably +10 years direct experience in formulating, providing technical service, and/or conducting application work in the field of industrial chemicals (chemical processing/manufacturing, CASE, pulp/textile, and health) with a focus on surfactant technology
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the industrial market (chemical processing and/or CASE) and formulation experience
A B.S degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related scientific discipline
Strong customer focus, a team player with both external and internal stakeholders, understanding customer needs through close interaction / frequent visits and providing solutions that effectively and profitability address those needs.
Strong ability to communicate with varying stakeholders (e.g., Technical and Commercial teams, customers, etc.)
The ability to influence, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, are detail oriented, a self-starter, proactive and comfortable with ambiguity
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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Pay transparency
BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $132.000 - $165,000. 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.