Technical Sales Manager Cleans

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Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2021. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Technical Sales Manager – Hillsboro, OR (Hybrid)

Where the Chemistry Happens

The Technical Sales Manager- Cleans will be part of the Electronic Materials team and will be based in Hillsboro, Oregon, supporting the overall success of the Global Electronic Materials business unit.

At BASF Electronic Materials, we uphold a relentless passion to innovate the future of electronics with our customers by equipping them with the essential solutions and technologies to continuously succeed in the competitive electronics industry. BASF has been supplying electronic materials for more than 30 years. The experience we have earned and the chemical expertise we possess enables us to offer outstanding products and solutions to our customers. At BASF, we offer high purity and quality process chemicals and specialized solutions for semiconductors, and flat panel displays. With our team of passionate, dedicated experts from all facets of the industry fields working closely with our customers worldwide, we are steadfast in our philosophy to deliver the quality excellence, reliable services, and innovative solutions that exceed the highest standards.

With direction from the Business and Account Management NA, the Technical Sales Manager will be responsible for growing the BASF Electronic Materials business with key NA customers and strategic partners in the semiconductor industry.

The specific responsibilities are included but not limited as follows:

• Identify industry specific requirements, unmet customer needs, and key growth drivers

• Develops industry specific strategy and product positioning strategy for assigned market segment including value proposition

• Collects and validates market and competitive intelligence per assigned market segment

• Leveraging your expertise gained from past technical roles, you will provide technical support to venture new applications or new product development opportunities with both customers and strategic partners in the area of semiconductor manufacturing for the formulated cleans and etchants applications.

• Motivate and inspire creativity and manage abstract concepts and ideas

• Utilize your strong influencing and leadership skills in a highly creative environment spanning across NA and globally to lead and collaborate with other internal departments such as Sales, Supply-Chain, R & D, Product Management and Manufacturing.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Formula for Success

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of cleans technology in silicon processing.

• Ability to effectively communicate detailed and precise technical requirement, procedures, and results in written and oral formats.

• Management experience in directing, coordinating and managing team activities to accomplish highly technical tasks.

• BS or a higher degree in a technical field is required.

• Minimum of 8 years of total working experience in business or technical capacity

• Proven ability to interface with key customer representatives in technical disciplines preferred

• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively communicate detailed and precise technical requirements, procedures, and results in written and oral format.

• Self-starter, ability to work with limited supervision to achieve targets

• Excellent communication and organization skills required

• Ability and willingness to travel, minimum 25%

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents