Account Manager - Midrand, South Africa - BASF South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.

BASF South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.
BASF South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.
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Midrand, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future.

We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance, but also your personality matter to us. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities. BASF's regional division EMEA Europe, Middle East, Emerging Europe and Africa. BASF operates in more than 50 countries in the region. For BASF the EMEA region is our most important market.


What you can expect


The successful incumbent will be responsible for business/customer accounts across all industries that use resins and additives applicable to the business unit's portfolio.

The target market can be broadly described as Coatings, comprising of Industrial, Automotive, Protective and Decorative coating sectors.


Duties will include the following:

  • Truly understand customer needs/ requirements and find the adequate solutions
  • Manage customer portfolio (e.g. Tier 1/2/3, distributor management etc.)
  • Maintain and develop customer relationship
  • Prepare bottomup budget in line with the regional strategies and responsible Business Management
  • Monitor sales budgets, taking corrective action where necessary
  • Accurate and ontime reporting (e.g. visit report, monthly report, forecast, opportunity pipeline etc. according to SBU requirements)
  • Operational guidance and support of the relevant CSO's
  • Collect relevant market intelligence and trends
  • Create, implement and update sales concepts for the relevant industry field(s), taking SBU strategies and the local/sub regional characteristics into account
  • Support the local/regional implementation of crossregional projects, sponsored by BU
  • Compliance with BASF guidelines and procedures
  • Coordinate product and customer interest to achieve longterm customer loyalty

What we expect

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent qualification in relevant field
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in Sales and/or Marketing in the coatings industry
  • Experience in working and managing businesses in other African countries (West, East and Southern Africa)
  • Working knowledge with digital tools eg. Salesforce
  • Experience in a global multinational company advantageous

We offer
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.

BASF is an equal opportunity employer which we embrace diversity and the principles of employment equity.

**Closing date : 6 March 2023
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