.The Catalysts Division is the world's leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. We develop technologies for air protection, fuel production and for efficient manufacturing of chemicals and other products, including battery materials. We help our customers to be even more successful with our knowledge of precious and base metals and our passion for innovation.RESPONSIBILITIES The Regional Sales Management EMEA Chemical Catalysts is responsible for the commercial and customer-facing activities of the chemical market catalysts and adsorbents.Manage and grow customer interactions in the territory France, Portugal, Spain, and Italy, serving as the first commercial and technical interface to the customer.Identify customer needs and new leads through customer interaction, coordinate the process of turning leads into opportunities, and put together the business case for solution scenarios.Seek new business opportunities, business partners, and customers while managing existing business partners and customers in close cooperation with marketing, technology, innovation, and licensing teams.Extend the portfolio beyond existing fields to grow, including new projects encompassing the sale of innovative catalyst solutions for low-carbon and sustainable process technologies.Analyze the market, customer and competitor landscape, update market intelligence data, and provide sales forecasts.Participate in international exhibitions, fairs, and conferences to represent BASF's Chemical Catalysts division, including techno-commercial presentations.QUALIFICATIONS PhD or Master's degree in chemistry, catalysis, chemical engineering, or equivalent.5+ years of experience in technical sales, business development, process engineering, or technical marketing.Experience in working with customers in the area of catalysts, process engineering, (petro-) chemicals, or oil & gas industry.Excellent negotiation and account management skills together with strong customer focus.Strong communication and presentation skills in French and English; other languages such asSpanish, Italian, or German are considered a plus.Willingness to travel up to 50% of your time.BENEFITS We offer a wide range of responsibilities and improve the opportunities for our employees with on-the-job training, supported by an involved and competent team. Home-office or hybrid are possible depending on location. You will receive an attractive and performance-related remuneration package (including company pension scheme, accident insurance, private health insurance, and share program). An optimal work-life balance is ensured by flexible working hours and mobile working. In addition, we offer modern workplaces in a co-working atmosphere. You will receive support in your individual development and career goals in a creative and international environment.ABOUT US BASF is the world's first chemical company
