WELCOME TO BASF
The division Dispersion and Resins is at the forefront of the sustainability transformation serving major industry sectors such as paints and coatings, construction, paper, printing and packaging, adhesives and electronics industries with innovation solutions which contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
As a Senior Account Manager, you will be leading customer discussions on commercial topics in the areas of
- Paper and board coating binders,
- Adhesive raw materials
- Binders for non-wovens.
To ensure a seamless customer experience, you will be responsible for collaborating and maintaining effective communication with key internal stakeholders including Marketing, Development, and Supply Chain. You will be a part of an experienced international team and will report to the European Sales Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sales of polymer dispersions, managing a defined customer portfolio of Local and Key Accounts in the Nordics
- Negotiation and coordination of customer related topics, e.g. sales contracts, non-disclosure agreements, quality and supply agreements
- Business development for new applications and customers in the Nordic region
WHAT YOU OFFER
- You have a technical/commercial university level education
- You have several years of sales experience in B2B, from the forest/paper/chemical/process industry in the Nordic countries
- You are self-motivated and customer focused with good communication and interpersonal skills
- You are comfortable with IT tools such as Microsoft Office, MS Teams and experience with Salesforce is an asset
- You speak and write Finnish (native) and English fluently. Knowledge of Swedish is a plus
- You like to travel and visit customers. In this role, you will have regular travel primarily within the Nordic countries and Germany
WHAT WE OFFER
Responsibility from day one in an inspiring working environment as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation with attractive benefits and career opportunities in an international company. The position is placed in BASF Oy’s office in Helsinki with possibility for hybrid work.
HOW TO REACH US
Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to talent-acquisition-nordics@basf.com
ABOUT US
The approximately 112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas.
Diversity is our greatest strength!
Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.