Technical Account Lead - Automotive OEM (BASF-Chemetall)

The Technical Account Lead-Automotive OEM will manage technical service specialist at accounts. They will assist with coordinating technical, inventory, projects and activities for their direct reports and sites. They also respond to customer needs and complaints.

This position is field based-onsite and will support our customers located in the Detroit, MI area.

Travel for this role is up to 50%; p osition offers a company car.

As a Technical Account Lead - Automotive OEM (ECT-Chemetall), you create chemistry by...

• Demonstrating a strong commitment to BASF Responsible Care principles in every task you complete.
• Building trusted relationships across multiple plant levels to drive business success.
• Enhancing chemical performance by recommending and implementing strategies that boost productivity, increase effectiveness, and reduce costs.
• Responding promptly and professionally to customer inquiries about products, projects, and information.
• Leading and coordinating teams across multiple sites with clarity and purpose.
• Reviewing process performance with customers to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost improvements.
• Developing, training, and motivating operators and direct reports to achieve chemical treatment program goals.
• Ensuring timely, efficient, and high-quality completion of projects across multiple customer accounts.
• Fostering teamwork within the OEM group, addressing employee issues constructively, setting high standards, and providing honest, actionable feedback to TSS.

If you...

• Hold a BS degree.
• Have prior experience managing and developing team members.
• Bring at least 3 years of OEM experience, with deep technical knowledge of paint pre-treatment products, specifications, and processes.
• Excel in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving within the paint pre-treatment field.
• Possess strong analytical skills for testing and evaluating product performance through data collection.
• Know how to build and strengthen relationships across all levels of customer organizations.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and are highly organized and self-motivated.
• Communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—and are confident presenting to various audiences.
• Are open to traveling up to 50% within your customer base.
• Hold a valid driver’s license in good standing.

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.

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