Country Sales Manager UK, Professional & Specialty Solutions

Country Sales Manager UK, Professional & Specialty Solutions

We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, without regard to gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

BASF plc, BASF Group's main operating company in the United Kingdom, supplies raw materials to most industries. We market a wide range of products, including chemicals, construction chemicals, crop protection products, dispersions and pigments, pest control solutions, plastics, polyurethane systems, leading edge coating products, mining and water treatment chemicals. We manufacture performance chemicals, polyurethane systems and pest control solutions.

What you can expect As the Country Sales Manager P&SS, you will utilize and work in collaboration with the Regional Sales Manager, Regional Marketing, Technical personnel, Key Country sales experts and the crop organization to maximize sales across all P&SS segments.

o You will be responsible for delivering Net sales and Profit targets for Business segments within the Professional & Specialty Solutions Business in Europe.

o You will also generate Demand with end users for P&SS products and solutions.

o You will provide training to end users and Distributors, supporting the Key Account Management process, managing the distributor network and relationships in collaboration with other stakeholders.

o Specifically for the  Beneficial Nematodes and other biological products from P&SS and for the turf segment, you will be the Key Account Manager for the UK.

o In addition, you will track and report overall P&SS Business including qualitative commentary about development, key issues or topics.

o You will plan, budget and forecast accurately including attendance as required at local S&OP meetings.

o You will manage and track product net and sales pricing and targeted increases.

o Finally, you will maintain awareness and contribution to country industry associations and other influencers and foster support from the crop organization.

What we expect

o Educated ideally to graduate level, you have more than 5 years' experience in a relevant sector commercial or sales role, with strong technical and commercial product knowledge in the P&SS sector.

o You have a proactive approach to key account management and customer relationship management processes.

o In addition, you are a proven relationship builder at all levels including Company owners and senior influencers.

o You are able to operate with high levels of integrity and confidentiality.

o You understand how to influence and create demand for products and are able to deliver accurate and on time business information as requested.

o As well as excellent communication skills and a good working knowledge of English, you have a high level of tactical and operational skills.

o You have experience in managing people (target setting, appraisals, giving directions, development etc.)

o Finally, you are willing to travel frequently within the territory.

We offer Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.

Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.