Job Title: Market Developer
Company: BASF
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 5 years
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Administration / Secretarial Engineering / Technical Sales / Marketing
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We are the world's leading chemical company, because we offer intelligent solutions both for our customers and for a sustainable future. To this end, we promote the development of people with very different talents − worldwide. A variety of development opportunities are open to you as a result.
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Job description: – The incumbent will be responsible for active BASF Market and Business development in West Africa. – Will be required to lead development initiatives and integrate and align with various BASF business units. – Will be expected to provide strategy and analysis for entry into new markets, as well as to further market share and growth in existing markets. – Generate market intelligence for relevant industries in alignment with the BASF Africa strategy. – Identify new business opportunities and prepare market plans in close collaboration with the operational divisions. – Support lobbying work in the industry and in selected associations and foster suitable partnerships. – Lead project teams to meet business objectives.
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Desired Skills and Experience: – The ideal candidate should possess a relevant tertiary qualification in a Technical or Scientific field. A Post Graduate qualification in Business Management would be a distinct advantage. – Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years' experience working in a Sales and Market Development role within an international environment, and be able to demonstrate high flexibility in complex market environments. – Good systems proficiency in MS Office is required. – Fluency in English as well as the ability to communicate with people and develop meaningful business relationships across all levels and backgrounds. – Exposure to the chemical industry would be an added advantage. – Knowledge of BASF products desired, whilst knowledge of the West African market is required. – High levels of business savvy as well as strong negotiation skills would be added advantage.
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