Account Manager

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Job Title: Account Manager
Location: Detroit, MI, Midwest United States, USA

Company: BASF - We Create Chemistry
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Now hiring! Account Manager

Wyandotte, MI (Hybrid)

Relocation assistance / Annual bonus

We are looking for a Account Manager to join our Monomers team in Wyandotte, MI.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF Monomers is a leading supplier of isocyanates, inorganics, polyamides, and ammonia. Our products are used in many downstream applications including the production of foams, adhesives, textiles, automobiles, food production, paper, packaging, wire, cable, clothing, and so much more. Monomers go into the production of countless household and industrial goods and make a positive impact on people's lives every day. As an essential business in BASF's overall Verbund (interconnected value chain) system, Team Monomers is committed to help our customers reach their sustainability targets by expanding our portfolio of lower CO2 footprint products and circular solutions.

As a Account Manager you will be a part of the CASE Polyurethane account management team and manage approximately 20 -30 customer accounts. You will be responsible for securing new business at existing accounts, share of wallet growth at existing accounts and penetration into new accounts in accordance with the strategic initiatives of the CASE Polyurethane business. This is a remote office position located in the Detroit area and includes a company vehicle.

As a Account Manager, you create chemistry by...

Deriving and executing account strategies in accordance with the business's aggressive growth plans.
Representing BASF professionally and positively to foster excellent account relationships that enable share of wallet growth and share of market growth.
Negotiating and writing contracts that create mutually beneficial agreements with accounts and that support account strategies.
Maintaining select account strategies, keeping account pricing up-to-date, maintaining contracts appropriately within the database and executing accurate monthly forecasts.
Engaging Market Development and sustainability experts, technical services, product management, supply chain and customer to continually provide high level services to our customer base.
Remaining knowledgeable and sharing appropriate supply/demand information, import data, raw material trends and general economic trends with accounts.

If you...

Hold a technical or business-related bachelor's degree.
Possess 5+ years of experience in the plastics or chemical industry, preferably polyurethanes.
Have 3+ years of experience in account management or sales.
Are an excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills.
Have the ability to travel up to 75% of the time within the United States.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

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

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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.

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Job Post Date: 06/20/25