BASF · 17 hours ago
Senior Business Development Manager PPA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $180K/yrBASF is a leading chemical company that focuses on sustainability in the plastics industry. They are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager PPA to lead business development activities in North America, drive pipeline growth, and collaborate with various teams to achieve market growth for Performance Materials.
AgricultureChemicalIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingOil and GasProduct Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serving as the single point of contact for PPA in North America, ensuring alignment with global strategies and initiatives
Actively participating in weekly global PPA exchange meetings to share insights and align initiatives
Interfacing with existing and prospective customers to understand material needs, either independently or in collaboration with Sales and Technology teams
Driving growth of the sales pipeline and maintain momentum on existing opportunities, ensuring timely follow-up and project advancement
Developing accurate annual sales forecasts based on pipeline data and market insights
Organizing and managing leads using Salesforce and supplementary tracking tools as needed
Ensuring ongoing progress of PPA projects through regular follow-ups with Sales teams and customers
Leveraging the Distribution Sales network to expand the pipeline; conduct monthly meetings with distribution partners
Educating Performance Materials North America (PM NA) on the PPA portfolio to enhance internal understanding and alignment
Working closely with Business Development, Marketing, and Technology to identify new growth opportunities, market segments, and applications
Assisting the Technical Development Engineering (TDE) team in recommending appropriate PPA materials for customer applications when required
Understanding and communicating the value proposition of BASF PPA materials, working with Commercial and Account Management to balance profitability and market competitiveness
Taking ownership of customer relationships, advocate internally, and represent the voice of the customer with a sense of urgency
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Plastics Engineering, or related field; additional business education is a plus
Demonstrated experience in business development, marketing, sales, or technical roles within the plastics or materials industry
Deep knowledge of PPA materials, the competitive landscape, technical performance, value proposition, and a strong understanding of applicable markets and customer products
Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills
Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred)
Ability to travel up to 40% within North America
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
BASF is a manufacturing company that offers chemicals for industries such as construction and coatings, automotive, and various sectors.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$337.39MKey Investors
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)
2024-10-15Grant· $337.39M
2018-10-30Non Equity Assistance
2002-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Carsten Weers
Vice President Logistics Procurement Maritime & Air Transportation, Tank Storage
Brian Standen
Global Head of Digital Innovation
Recent News
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