What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Product Manager position at BASF?
Now hiring! Regional Product Manager
Florham Park, NJ, OR Houston, TX (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Relocation assistance is provided.
We are looking for a Regional Product Manager to join our Intermediates (CI) team in Florham Park, NJ, or Houston, TX.
Come create chemistry with us!
With more than 600 products in its portfolio, in particular amines, diols, polyalcohols, acids and specialties, the Intermediates division offers innovative solutions for a wide range of industries – from coatings and plastics to pharmaceuticals and crop protection.
As a Product Manager you will be accountable for the strategic and operational portfolio management of key products Butanediol (BDO) and derivatives (GBL, NMP) as well as Acetylene, and by-products portion of the CIB business within the Intermediates Division. Being responsible for a >$150M business with portions that is expected to grow at a rate of >10% per year. The business will be supported by North American production in Geismar, LA. Working as key interface to the organization’s functional resources as well as other business units, you will be accountable for achieving the regional SBU and product line targets. Teaming with global and regional marketing colleagues to develop, shape and implement marketing strategies, the role must interact regularly with colleagues in Europe, Asia, and South America.
This position will also include some account interactions, managing interactions with a few larger customers and consistently driving to find new business opportunities and strive to support organic growth targets. The role may require traveling 15% of the time.
As a Regional Product Manager, you create chemistry by...
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
About Us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
Privacy statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
Equal employment opportunities
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Florham Park, NJ, OR Houston, TX (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Relocation assistance is provided.
We are looking for a Regional Product Manager to join our Intermediates (CI) team in Florham Park, NJ, or Houston, TX.
Come create chemistry with us!
With more than 600 products in its portfolio, in particular amines, diols, polyalcohols, acids and specialties, the Intermediates division offers innovative solutions for a wide range of industries – from coatings and plastics to pharmaceuticals and crop protection.
As a Product Manager you will be accountable for the strategic and operational portfolio management of key products Butanediol (BDO) and derivatives (GBL, NMP) as well as Acetylene, and by-products portion of the CIB business within the Intermediates Division. Being responsible for a >$150M business with portions that is expected to grow at a rate of >10% per year. The business will be supported by North American production in Geismar, LA. Working as key interface to the organization’s functional resources as well as other business units, you will be accountable for achieving the regional SBU and product line targets. Teaming with global and regional marketing colleagues to develop, shape and implement marketing strategies, the role must interact regularly with colleagues in Europe, Asia, and South America.
This position will also include some account interactions, managing interactions with a few larger customers and consistently driving to find new business opportunities and strive to support organic growth targets. The role may require traveling 15% of the time.
As a Regional Product Manager, you create chemistry by...
- Implementing strategy, driving financial performance, and setting operational priorities including tactical implementation of pricing models, portfolio management, and capital planning.
- Driving financial performance (P&L) management, pricing development, customer/product portfolio management, development of working capital plans and fixed cost optimization.
- Being responsible for product pricing and margin management, i.e. pricing strategy, applied pricing models, costs analysis, financial forecasting (including budget planning).
- Understanding the regional market structure’s economics, growth, trends, opportunities, value chain, customers and competitive environment.
- Developing, implementing, and managing regional commercial strategies for product portfolio; i.e. product positioning and business plan development and execution.
- Guiding the sales force relative to product pricing and positioning, contract negotiations, competitive/market information, crisis management, customer/product action plans, and customer communications to align with the business/product strategies.
- Driving continuous improvements of cost, production, quality, supply chain, and service levels focused on competitiveness, financial performance, and operational excellence.
- Effectively collaborating across the organization, working with the Customer Care, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and Distribution, Procurement, R&D, and Regulatory organizations to successfully deliver business plan targets.
- Coordinating with global counterparts to ensure margins are optimized on a global basis.
- Following up on new leads and opportunities, prioritizing projects and commercializing projects to bring new sales each year, in some instances, working directly with customers.
- Hold a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Business or close related field.
- Bring 3 to 5 year’s experience in Product Management. Additional Sales and Marketing experience is a plus.
- Have a solid business and financial acumen, as well a deep knowledge of value chains and project coordination in markets served by the chemical industry.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, such as negotiation, influencing, presentation, reporting, and relationship building.
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
- Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
- Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
About Us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
Privacy statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
Equal employment opportunities
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
