Job description
What you can expect
A Technical Manager will be expected to maintain and develop customer relationships according to
Business Unit strategies. Core responsibilities will include:
Identify and implement possible improvements to business processes to achieve higher customer satisfaction
Ensure all functional areas operate in full compliance with BASF’s agreed quality requirements
Anaylse to identify, extract and prioritise the facts and determine a proper understanding of the issues and concerns
Determine and understand the key factors driving the various target audiences and decision makers and to target and gain support for proposals
Develop concepts and innovative solutions to address customer application concerns and problems with existing products
Providing clarification in communication and understanding between personnel in different functional areas
Ensure that agreed initiatives are implemented properly and timeously.
What we expect
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in B2B sales
Experience in Home and Personal Care Industry
BASF experience will be an added advantage
Ability to sell products that need technical explanation
Strong communication and people skills.
Well organised, meticulous and able to plan and priorities activities.
Perform well under pressure.
Able to work as an integral member of a team as well as individually
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.
