Sales Representative

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

BTC is BASF's in-house distributor that supplies a wide range of performance chemicals to a variety of industries and applications including home care, personal care, coatings, adhesives, plastics, and lubricants. As a Sales Representative, your responsibilities will include:

·  Working as part of a European team you will be responsible for managing UK and Ireland distribution, export and commodity customers.
·  You will ensure the efficient management of these customers by supporting and developing the use of appropriate digital tools, as well as supporting the development of appropriate customer management processes. 
·  You will be the key interface for all commercial negotiations and technical enquiries for your customers.
·  You will participate in business development activities and growth projects, as well as pro-actively develop your sales skills for potential future career growth.
·  You will support the development of our team mission (to be lean, fast, efficient and creative) and values (Passion, Agility, Customer Focus, Entrepreneurship) 
·  This position is an internal sales role based in the Stockport office although occasional travel can be expected.

QUALIFICATIONS

·  You will demonstrate the entrepreneurial drive and excellent customer-facing skills required to pro-actively develop sales and contribute to the success of the business. 
·  It would be beneficial but not essential to have a graduate-level education in an appropriate technical/chemical subject area (or the equivalent).
·  The position requires the ability to develop an understanding of a broad range of BASF products and their applications.
·  The position requires the ability to work in a fast paced environment with strong prioritisation and organisational skills.  
·  You will have a willingness to study and gain external industry qualifications (when necessary) to further enhance your technical competence and personal development.
·  Equally important is your ability to form relationships with customers and within BASF, therefor excellent communication skills are essential as is your ability to collaborate and network with others.
·  You should hold a valid UK driving Licence.

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 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: 11.03.2024

ABOUT US

Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that’s where our sales and services teams are based.  From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here  https://www.basf.com/gb/en/who-we-are/BASF-in-the-United-Kingdom.html