| Product Marketing Specialist-1803579 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Description At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in, and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Best Employers in 2017. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
Product Marketing Specialist (1803579) – Houston, TX
Where the Chemistry Happens
As the Product Marketing Specialist in the Petrochemicals business unit you will be responsible for capturing and reporting business KPI's, analyzing sales and market data, and documenting and executing critical pricing and related business activities. You will also support the development of the assigned products through the implementation of new product launches, market intelligence and tactical marketing activities. You will work effectively in cross functional teams to ensure that any changes or issues related to the product line are overseen through completion as well as work cooperatively with Marketing, Sales, Controlling, Logistics, as well as corporate functions such as Customer Care to ensure optimal positioning and utilization of the assigned product(s) across all market segments. Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent Formula for Success - Using your understanding of BASF Core Systems and your strong communications skills, facilitate the pricing activities for Customers which includes managing the interface with SAP to update Customer pricing during price increases; handle price discrepancies; and clearly communicate pricing changes to Customer Care .
- Based on your drive for efficient and accurate work processes, communicate with Sales to insure accurate price, including effective dates are received and loaded at the right level, with the right conditions in a timely manner to enable efficiency and adeptness in operational pricing process.
- With a strong customer focus and business acumen, manage and execute customer rebate programs via collaboration with Sales and Finance Team to ensure accurate and timely accruals and rebate payments to the customer.
- Collaborate for achievement and utilize your entrepreneurial drive to support the North America Plasticizers Marketing and Sales Team for implementation of milestones and deliverables within the strategy including new product launches and evaluations, market intelligence and tactical and longer term projects, and tracking of business KPIs.
- Based on your solid business and financial accumen, generate and analyze weekly and monthly sales reports to provide updates during various regularly scheduled business meetings, and as required.
- Further develop your understanding of BASF Core Systems by testing and implementation of all SAP releases and projects for exports and domestic sales pricing functions.
- Collaborate for achievement by monitoring and updating the team's shared mailboxes, North America Plasticizers brochure, website and WorldAccount documentation.
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Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.
The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job. Primary Location: US-TX-Houston Function: MARK - Marketing Job Type: Standard Shift: Day Job Organization: N-CPN/IP-Business Mgt-C5 Oxo / Plasticizers-60000548 |
