Commercial Support Specialist - Wixom, MI (Hybrid)

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world.  Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. 

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

As a Commercial Support Specialist, you will LEAD by……….

The Commercial Support Specialist will be based in Michigan with responsibility for identifying customer needs, developing/ maintaining relationships with key purchasing, engineering and customer contacts in order to support mobile emissions catalysts products, services, and technologies. This is an excellent developmental opportunity for future movement into Account Management. 

In this role you will

• Support global launch activities
• Attend key customer Product Development Team (PDT) and Purchasing meetings.
• Track customer programs and deliverables, including internal timetables as well as enter sample orders/prototypes and track them
• Initiating and tracking new part numbers, ISPs and PPAPs.
• Identify new business opportunities and enhance existing customer relationships, canner relationships, market share, and profitability as well as account strategy, market share and profitability
• Promote business growth and relationship building
• Maintain a customer scorecard to ensure preferred supplier status

Travel for the role is anticipated to be 10% of the time, domestically and internationally. This person will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days a week.

Your elements for success……

• Bachelors degree required, preferably in engineering, science, marketing or a related discipline. 
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering, technical, commercial or project management role with diverse customer relationships.
• Automotive experience preferred
• Experience with sales activities, program development/launch, development, and implementation of business plans/strategies.
• ERP system knowledge (SAP) and strong database management skills preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with key decision makers.

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. 

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.