Portfolio Marketing Manager - Research Triangle Park, NC
BASF Corporation
Details
Posted:
July 18, 2020
Location:
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time
Portfolio Marketing Manager - Research Triangle Park, NC-2001500 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 achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.
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. This allows for our employees to innovate and generate new ideas, put them into action, and gain insights from them to further advance our collective expertise.
And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized as a 2020 Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
Portfolio Marketing Manager (2001500) - Research Triangle Park, NC
Where the Chemistry Happens
The Portfolio Marketing Manager is responsible for managing US Crop portfolio strategy and execution of key portfolio-related business decisions, incl. private label agreements, technology licensing, divestments and other optimization/rationalization efforts. This role will collaborate with Global and Regional units in Marketing, Supply Planning and R&D to ensure business alignment and secure sales of portfolio assets in US Crop. Total value of managed portfolio will exceed $250M. This role will also lead interaction with major distributor customers on all private label and technical AI sales. The role supports: 1) The management and maintenance of existing commercial contracts; 2) The preparation and analysis for business case development and negotiations; 3) Supporting third party contract negotiations; and 4) Aligning internal functions on key negotiation topics with Legal, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Formulations, Commercial Operations and Finance (esp. helping manage corporate idle costs). This role requires strong business acumen, ability to manage complexity, in a high paced environment to effectively deliver, and experience in customer facing interactions.
Formula for Success
Bachelor's degree required in a business-related discipline or MBA
Minimum 10 years' experience in B2B sales, including negotiation and contract management, and/or portfolio management
Preferred experience in finance, business modelling and business analysis
Complex project management
Experience working at a fast pace in cross functional teams
Experience in the agricultural products, crop protection or chemical industry is a plus
Highly analytical with strong business acumen to analyze data, information to translate the output into usable information
Ability to collaborate and manage the needs of multiple stakeholders and multiple in-flight projects and/or requests
Excellent people and communication skills
Strong organizational skills, project management skills and process-orientation to execute reporting requests; keen attention to detail
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.
At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future.
