Now hiring Sales Account Manager - Aftermarket and Distribution Remote Pay Range 113600 - 153000 We are looking for a Sales Account Manager to join our Performance Chemicals team remotely. Come create chemistry with us As an innovative partner BASFs Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries such as plastics automotive refining lubricants oilfield and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team with outstanding market knowledge as well as our innovation platform and application know-how ensure our technological competence to provide excellent solutions to our customers. We are seeking a Sales Account Manager - Aftermarket and Distribution to join BASFs Finished Transportation Lubricants team and drive commercial account management for the aftermarket and distribution market channels in the US & Canada. In this role you will lead customer strategies manage contract negotiations and pricing and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure an exceptional customer experience and profitable sustainable growth. As a Sales Account Manager - Aftermarket and Distribution you create chemistry by... Developing and implementing customer strategies that integrate commercial technical and R&D priorities to drive profitability and strengthen partnerships. Translating customer needs into actionable insights and initiatives that drive sustainable growth with Finished Transportation Lubricant customers which will include commodity and specialty products operating in a very complex environment Working across a broad portfolio of Transportation Lubricants while also supporting Coolants Brake Fluids and other specialty components under BASF Fuel and Lubricant Solutions. Partnering closely with Product Management to continuously develop and optimize pricing strategies aligned with prevailing market conditions and the Finished Transportation Lubricants business strategy. Coordinating closely with Customer Service & Supply Chain to manage new customer setups resolve account issues and ensure accurate invoicing and order entry acting as the primary sales liaison for customer-related inquiries and process improvements providing regular data-driven demand forecasts communicating changes in customer demand and supporting inventory planning to meet service-level targets. Effectively utilizing business-enabling tools including CDM for forecasting CPQ for pricing and Salesforce for documenting customer visits call reports opportunities risks and account plans while sharing insights cross-functionally to enhance customer steering and decision-making. Actively monitoring market trends competitive activity macroeconomic developments and governmental legislative and regulatory factors to inform key technical and business decisions. Managing senior-level customer interfaces and cultivating long-term strategic relationships to strengthen value creation and customer loyalty. Providing regular contributions grounded in customer input and market insights to support a collaborative forum among the Finished Transportation Lubricants team. If you... Hold a Bachelors degree in business or a related commercial field an MBA or technical MS is preferred. Bring 5 years of industry lubricants automotive andor chemical experience with demonstrated success in account management sales or commercial leadership roles. Possess strong business acumen including pricing strategy forecasting pipeline management and regional market dynamics. Communicate effectively with strong written and verbal skills to influence customers and cross-functional stakeholders. Demonstrate a customer-oriented mindset strong problem-solving and negotiation skills and experience initiating and driving new customer projects. Create your own chemistry with youBASF 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. Its what we call youBASF . 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 maternityparental 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 Careers.NorthAmericabasf.com to report fraud. Pay transparency BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is 113600 - 153000. Actual pay will be determined based on education certifications experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. 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.