CTSCC EMPLOYMENT
Company:  BASF, The Chemical Company
Job Title:   Account Mgr
Job Location:  Florham Park, NJ  07932

BASF, The Chemical Company, is a Fortune 100 chemical company
dedicated to making products that make our customers' products
better. At BASF, we make careers better, too.

Description:

•        Drive sales development within BASF’s Cosmetic Effect Pigment
product line by:
•        Effectively managing current business development with
customers.
•        Identifying and evaluating areas with new business potential,
and screening new business opportunities.
•        Developing and managing proactive customer account plans.
•        Implementing joint R&D projects with customers.
•        Launching and positioning new products/offerings with
customers.
•        Achieving sales and contribution margin targets for products
according to the business strategy.
•        Working cooperatively with other business and corporate
functions both regionally and globally, including:
o        Business management
o        Technical services
o        Product management
o        Strategic marketing
o        R&D
o        Legal
o        Supply Chain management



Qualifications

•        College degree in chemistry or related technical field.
•        Three years prior technical sales or formulation experience in
the personal care industry.
•        Strong experience base in cosmetic pigments.
•        Strong analytical capabilities.
•        Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to
influence key decision-makers at all levels preferred.
•        Ability to work independently with a minimal amount of
supervision.
•        Willingness to travel 70% of time.
•        Demonstrated competence in both technical and commercial
capacities preferred.
•        Demonstrated track record in developing new business
preferred.
•        Demonstrated ability to cultivate extensive R& D contacts
preferred.
•        Strong in business and financial acumen.  

This position is part of a recognized job family and will be filled at the
appropriate level based upon the background and experience of the
successful candidate.


To Apply: Please note that we accept online applications only, through
our website at
www.basf.com/careers. Please click on "Search job
openings," and enter 0800147 into the keyword search box.

We offer compensation and benefits that reflect our leadership
position. For more information about careers at BASF, The Chemical
Company, or to view all of our current openings, visit our website at
www.basf.com/careers.