Location: Ataşehir

Grade: 5

Working type: Hybrid

ABOUT US

At BASF, you don’t just build a career – you become part of a global team shaping smart solutions for a sustainable future.

Our Materials segment combines innovation, sustainability, and deep industry expertise to create high-performance material solutions for a wide range of industries. Within our Footwear business, we work closely with leading global and regional brands, manufacturers, and value chain partners to deliver innovative materials that enhance product performance, comfort, durability, and sustainability.

As part of our Footwear team, you will manage strategic customer relationships and drive business growth by combining technical expertise with commercial accountability. Acting as the key interface between customers and BASF, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, support application development, and deliver tailored solutions that create long-term value for our customers.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical sales, key account management, application development, or a comparable customer-facing technical role.
• Experience in the footwear, polyurethane, plastics, chemical, or materials industry is considered an advantage.
• Strong technical expertise combined with a commercial mindset, enabling you to identify customer needs and translate them into business opportunities.
• Proven experience in managing customer relationships, leading technical-commercial projects, and working effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with a strategic and customer-focused approach to building long-term business partnerships.
• Fluency in both Turkish and English, written and spoken.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage and develop relationships with assigned customers, serving as the primary contact for both technical and commercial matters.
• Identify and drive business growth opportunities by translating customer needs into tailored BASF solutions and value-adding initiatives.
• Provide technical sales and application support in close collaboration with Technical Development, Marketing, and Product Management teams.
• Lead customer projects, trials, and commercial activities, ensuring effective execution and alignment across relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer developments to generate actionable business insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Marketing, and Technical Development, to deliver exceptional customer experience.