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Our company is characterized by variety - so are our sales tasks

Customer orientation and corporate challenges - sales employees at BASF.

As the world’s leading chemical company we manufacture a variety of products for the most varied of client companies, for example in the automotive, plastic, construction or food industries, and beyond. As a result, there are a vast number of opportunities for sales experts who act as a link between BASF and the ever-changing customer demands. To be able to react to these changes quickly and efficiently, customer orientation and close interaction are two of the most important success factors.
In sales you are located directly in one of our regional and global business units and are responsible for a particular customer portfolio in a region or industry. You solidify the market leadership of BASF in cooperation with marketing and logistics.

How to become a part of our team!

As a candidate with previous professional experience, you can join the company directly in a position with responsibility. From the very start, you take responsibility for the tasks, customers and projects assigned to you. Your training is on the job with the support of experienced colleagues who facilitate you joining the company.

There are two ways to apply for a job at BASF:

You can search our job database for current sales opportunities and apply directly.
You can send us a speculative application.

What we expect

You have an entrepreneurial personality, enjoy working in a team and are customer-oriented. You also have excellent communication skills, also in the English language.

Which responsibilities can you expect?

In sales you have the opportunity to join us in the following roles:

In direct sales you will support several customers in an area or industry segment. Depending on the business unit, the regional responsibility varies, as does the range of customers and products - from commodities to specialty products.
In sales support your responsibilities will include taking and follow-up orders, providing pricing and delivery information and maintaining customer databases.

Your opportunities for development

BASF offers you diverse opportunities for development: whether you want to become an expert in your chosen field, become a generalist or want to get to know a variety of functional units within BASF – we can support and help you along every step of the way. Thanks to our large number of business units and functional divisions worldwide, you have many options open to you.

The power of connected minds

Have a look at this short video and get to know Raymond, one of our Sales Managers for Asia Pacific.

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