Now hiring! Business Development & Sustainability Manager Americas

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Business Development & Sustainability Manager Americas to join our Petrochemicals team in Houston, TX.

Where the chemistry happens...

BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time!

As a Business Development & Sustainability Manager Americas, you will spearhead the development and execution of  sustainable growth opportunities across BASF’s Petrochemicals business in the Americas. Working at the intersection of sustainability, business development, customer engagement, and feedstock management, you will develop circular and low-carbon solutions that support customer goals, BASF’s decarbonization ambitions, and profitable business growth.

Come create chemistry with us!

As a Business Development & Sustainability Manager Americas, you create chemistry by...

• Developing and executing the sustainability strategy for BASF’s Petrochemicals business in the Americas, combining sustainability expertise with a strong commercial mindset to align growth objectives with circular economy and decarbonization priorities.
• Driving the growth of Biomass Balance, ChemCycling, and other low-carbon solutions through market-focused portfolio development and customer engagement.
• Building strategic partnerships and collaborations that strengthen BASF’s sustainability offering and support circular economy initiatives.
• Collaborating across business management, procurement, technology, operations, supply chain, advocacy, and global sustainability teams, to translate strategies into business impact.
• Monitoring sustainability trends, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to identify new business opportunities.
• Managing  the development of the  renewable, circular, and low-emission feedstock portfolio, including supplier negotiations, qualifications, and implementation activities.
• Contributing to selected global sustainability priorities as part of BASF’s Petrochemicals Global Sustainability team.

If you...

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Sustainability, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Bring experience in business development, sustainability, petrochemicals, chemicals, feedstocks, procurement, strategic partnerships, or a related commercial function.
• Have a understanding of circular economy principles, renewable and recycled feedstocks, product carbon footprints, and decarbonization strategies.
• Can identify, evaluate, and develop new growth opportunities while balancing commercial priorities with sustainability objectives.
• Demonstrate strong customer engagement and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions across complex organizations.
• Are a strategic, entrepreneurial thinker with strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and project management capabilities.

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

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.