Job Field: MARK - Marketing
Location: Florham Park, NJ, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1603563
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 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 Employers in 2016. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future! Where the Chemistry Happens… We are seeking a Sustainability Manager to join our Care Chemicals division for North America which includes the USA, Canada and Mexico. BASF leads Home & Personal care industries in bringing sustainable solutions to drive differentiation and help enable our customers to meet their sustainability targets. The BASF division of Care Chemicals offers a broad range of ingredients for hygiene, personal care, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning, and technical applications. We are the leading supplier for the cosmetics industry as well as the detergents and cleaning agents industry and support our customers worldwide with innovative and sustainable products, solutions, and concepts. The high-performance product portfolio of the division includes surfactants, emulsifiers, polymers, emollients, chelating agents, cosmetic active ingredients, pigments, and UV filters. Super absorbents developed for the full spectrum of hygiene applications complete the range. We have production and development sites in all regions and are expanding our presence in emerging markets. Further information is available at www.care-chemicals.basf.com. Sustainability Manager (1603563) In this customer facing role, you will be responsible for leading sustainability strategy development and implementation for North America (the USA, Canada and Mexico) Home & Personal Care business of our Care Chemical division. You will integrate sustainability in marketing strategies to drive unique value propositions for our customers. If you have a passion for delivering on strategies that ensure our customers’ success, we are looking for you! Formula for Success: You Will…
- Lead sustainability strategy development and implementation for Home & Personal Care in North America certifications like NPA, NSF, SaferChoice, Bio-preferred
- Develop marketing positioning, concepts and promotional material for sustainability offerings
- Train sales team and support promotional activities for sustainability. Represent NA for global sustainability programs
- Serve as a thought leader and BASF NA representative for various industry and retail organizations
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. We believe that learning never stops. By working for a large, global organization, you’ll have an opportunity to develop your skills and build your network in myriad ways. You will build your knowledge of the many industries we serve and sharpen your skills in developing and refining sales strategies that align with current and future needs of the markets we serve. Finally, we know that your life is about more than work, which is why we offer flexible work options that can be designed in partnership with your manager to best meet the needs of the business and your personal needs. Don’t just join us for a job, join us for a career! Come create chemistry with us!
Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
Ingredients for Success: What We Look For in You…
- Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA preferred
- 3+ years of experience in creating sustainability strategy and leading customer facing sustainability initiatives
- Experience interacting /interfacing with executive level at the customer
- Ability to influence different stakeholders within BASF and outside; Cross functional team / project experience required
- Experience in interacting with industry influencers (retailers, Non Governmental Organizations)
- Industry experience in Home & Personal Care preferred
- Experience in strategic marketing/operational marketing role or related commercial role preferred
- Must be willing and able to travel 25% of the time
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Published Nov 17, 2016 6pm EST / 3pm PST / 11pm GMT / 12am CET