Global Technical Marketing Manager - Rodent Control

Job description

BASF plc is a subsidiary of BASF SE, marketing a wide range of BASF products in the UK. These include agricultural solutions, automotive refinish paints, acrylic monomers, fine chemicals, intermediate chemicals, speciality chemicals, dispersions, and plastics. The sales centre for BASF plc and the business service functions for all BASF Group companies operating in the UK, are located in Stockport, Greater Manchester, the headquarters of the BASF Group in the UK. BASF plc is an agent for BTC Europe GmbH, our pan-European in-house distributor, focused on speciality chemicals and performance polymers. As well as the headquarters in Stockport, BASF plc has sites in Alfreton, Bradford, Widnes and Bury St Edmunds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Technical Marketing Manager, you will have global responsibilities and provide technical support to the sales and marketing functions on BASF`s Rodenticides line with the mission to increase sales, reduce risk, reinforce correct product positioning in the field and promote best product stewardship practices. 

 

You will work closely and collaborate with:

·  Global and regional marketing teams to uncover customer needs, provide inputs to the strategic direction of the portfolio, marketing campaigns and product positioning.
·  Global development manager, supporting product development activities and projects.
·  Sales teams, including distributors, helping them with local field trials and technical evidence that support our Rodenticides value propositions.
·  Technical Service teams supporting to answer to customer requests.
·  Regulatory colleagues in order to support with technical expertise when needed.
·  Be an active member of the Global technical service community.
·  Global and regional stewardship.
·  Key industry influencers.

QUALIFICATIONS

·  Educated to degree level in Biology or a related discipline. 
·  Experience in technical marketing and supporting sales & marketing teams.
·  Profound knowledge of the rodent control market and wider industry issues in at least one key target geography (UK, Spain or France).
·  Strong presentation skills, to effectively convey complex ideas and information to diverse audiences.
·  Previous experience in training and coaching roles would be highly desirable.
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language are essential for this role.
·  This position is home-based in the UK.

BENEFITS

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a company car; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working. 
We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partners Inclusive Employers and WISE.
We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics. 

 

Closing date: 04.03.2024