Regional Business Manager

Now Hiring! Regional Business Manager

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Where the chemistry happens…

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. 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!

We are seeking a Regional Business Manager who is an experienced leader. You will manage a team of 11 representatives in our largest region (OH, KY, AR, TN, AL, MS, LA and top of FL) and report into the Zone Manager. You will drive the business strategy, develop, and grow business as well as provide leadership in people development, process improvements, and system development inside and outside the geographic region to deliver profitable growth. In addition, you will be the lead management contact for strategic distributors and collision centers to build and manage relationships within the local markets.

Travel for this role is estimated to be 50% to 75% of the time.
 

As a Regional Business Manager, You Create Chemistry By...

• Developing an annual strategic business plan for the assigned region, aligned to the overall business strategy. 
• Managing financials including P&L statements, expense control, forecasting, sales budgeting, etc. and the financial budget in your assigned Region to include sales, credits, travel & expense, and customer financing. 
• Providing coaching to your team to include leadership, talent management, and career discussions. 
• Thinking outside the box, you will identify and execute on new distribution opportunities.
• Meeting with distribution partners in your assigned region to drive growth and meet with strategic collision centers in your assigned region on an ongoing basis. 

Leadership Expectations: As a leader at BASF, you will play a key role in creating value for the company through people. Our top candidate will be expected to enable greater personal success among our employees through quality people development, coaching, and performance management. Leaders at BASF are role models to help employees develop the competencies needed to implement BASF's strategy. Our expectation is that leaders will coach and develop team members to reach their full potential, and support relevant development assignments, opportunities and moves while motivating and challenging employees to drive high performance. Our leaders must be committed to "hiring the best" internally and externally at the same time they are creating an inclusive environment which embraces and derives value from diversity. Finally, a leader at BASF must establish and support our safety culture in which all accidents are preventable.

If you...

• Bachelor's degree 
• Minimum 5 years of proven leadership of a large territory and team
• Proximity to a nearby area of the region of scope
• Strong computer skills such as MS Office, CRM, web browsers, etc. 
• Coatings industry knowledge preferred. 

Then...

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At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance
• Matching Donations to your favorite cause
• Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more!

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Pay Transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $125,000 - $135,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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.