Assistant Manager, Sales - Engineering Plastics

About the role

BASF is looking for an experienced sales professional to drive sustainable and profitable growth for its Engineering Plastics business in Taiwan. The role develops strategic customer accounts, expands opportunities in Consumer Electronics and Medical, manages distributor partnerships and works with local and regional teams. It is an individual contributor position with room to take on broader responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run strategic account plans for key customers to meet sales, profitability, growth and market-share goals
• Build relationships across the customer organization and value chain and create new business through value-added solutions
• Manage distributor partnerships through joint planning, performance reviews, pipeline development and channel strategy
• Own the commercial pipeline: opportunity development, prioritization, forecasting, annual planning, CRM and performance tracking
• Negotiate and execute commercial agreements while balancing growth, profitability, compliance and risk
• Drive pricing and profitability through value-based selling, pricing initiatives and product portfolio optimization
• Engage customers through business reviews, seminars and technical workshops, and support them on technical, quality and application issues
• Monitor market trends, demand and competition, and partner with credit control on credit needs and payments
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality standards, competition law and audit requirements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably Engineering or Materials Science
• 5+ years of sales, business development or key account management experience
• Experience in engineering plastics or related materials preferred
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills