Job Description

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. Description Where the Chemistry Happens Business Unit EC is driving surface solutions! EC employs 11,400 people operating in more than 70 sites worldwide. In 2021, the Coatings division achieved global sales of about \xe2\x82\xac3.4 billion, serving a wide range of industries. We are a global expert in the development, production, and marketing of coatings and solutions, including:

• Innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings
• Decorative paints
• Applied surface treatments for metal, plastic, and glass substrates
• Advanced solutions for sustainability, performance, and digitalization
• New business solutions through our \xe2\x80\x9cInnovation Beyond Paint\xe2\x80\x9d program

We are seeking a professional like you to serve as Business Development Manager in the Ohio, Kentucky, and Western PA markets. We have big goals for our Automotive Refinish group and we\xe2\x80\x99re working hard to become the top provider of automotive refinish coatings. Travel for this role is expected to be approximately 50% or more within your assigned geographic territory. Ideal location would be Columbus or Cincinnati, OH. As a Business Development Manager - Automotive Refinish you create chemistry by\xe2\x80\xa6

• Working with strategic collision center customers to develop their business growth and profitability.
• Working across the BASF organization to support the development of new value-added tools/services, new business proposals, and strategic business plans to increase revenues and profits focused on strategic account growth and retention.
• Building relationships with strategic customers.
• Travelling to customer sites at least 50% of the time.
• Remaining motivated by the challenge of successfully growing the Automotive Refinish business.
• Managing conflict with the customer.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent Your formula for success\xe2\x80\xa6

• High school diploma required as is 5+ years business project management experience in the automotive refinish industry.
• Strong customer focus and consultative approach..
• Background in positioning business solutions for commercial success.
• Self-starter approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

You @ BASF At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That\xe2\x80\x99s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters\xe2\x80\xa6

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance
• Matching Donations to your favorite cause
• Access to our BASF Wine Cellar

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!! BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $115-$130k. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.