Global Key Account Manager Growing OEMs

As a chemicals supplier to almost all industries, BASF will establish a standalone subsidiary dedicated to its Mobile Emissions Catalysts, Precious Metals Trading, Recycling, and related Products and Services business. The new group is referred to as BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions and is wholly owned by BASF. BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions will operate globally in over 15 countries and comprise of approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.
At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Purpose of the job:

Manage all commercial and technical activities for growing OEMs in ASEAN, mainly in India. Accountable for the P&L, except China. Provide strong leadership internally and externally to ensure sustainable profitably and growth of the ECMS business. Communicate effectively with the key account team members. Own management relations to respective OEMs like Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Tata, etc., and ensure robust pricing, claim management, and working-capital discipline across the value chain. On top, this role must apply strong cost discipline for RD&A, Selling, and Raw Material efforts.

Education: Bachelor's degree/Master's degree in engineering/chemical or Master's degree in business preferably with specialization in automotive sales, advanced degree and/or additional degree in economics / marketing a strong plus.

Professional Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, ideally Key Account Management.

Knowledge/Skills required:

High level negotiations skills are required in English language

Effective communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making abilities.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with frequent priorities shifting.

Strong willingness to frequently travel internationally to support global setup.

Competences:

Demonstrate customer focus

Act with entrepreneurial drive

Collaborate for achievement

Communicate effectively

BENEFITS

- Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
- An attractive competitive salary that is based on the company's success and your individual performance.
- Health and wellbeing programs helping you to achieve better work-life balance.
- We facilitate flexible and hybrid working.