Premium Segment Manager (Americas) - Automotive Refinish

We are looking for a Premium Segment Manager (Americas) to join our Automotive Refinish team in Southfield, MI (preferably).

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions offers high-quality refinish paint brands and paint-related products to body shops from around the world. Our solutions are approved by the world’s leading automotive manufacturers for the repair of their vehicles. We provide collision centers with a vast array of solutions that help drive their business performance and efficiency. At the heart of our business are our people and our trainers who take care of our customers’ needs including car painting skills, advanced body shop management solutions, and sophisticated management solutions.

As the Premium Segment Manager for the Americas, you will provide the strategy for the premium market segment, be accountable for implementation, and actively steer the activities in the segment to deliver the contribution margins and volumes in the Americas.

As a Premium Segment Manager (Americas) - Automotive Refinish, you create chemistry by...

• Driving cross-functional workstreams to achieve the results of the premium segment in the Americas
• Developing segment specific strategies by region and brands, including price methodologies
• Deriving and implementing clear actions with global and local teams to ensure segment targets are achieved
• Staying connected to customers, markets and Sales team to ensure innovation leadership in products and solutions (e.g., multi-generational product plan)
• Aligning and composing the total offer for a segment (product, color, solution, equipment, digital) including differentiation today and with a plan for the future
• Initiating innovation projects, coordinating the pilot phase, owning the launch phase and follow-up on success with all key stakeholders
• Developing and owning the marketing plan for the premium segment in the Americas
• Contributing to strategic customer decisions in collaboration with sales teams
• Making sure training offerings and communication content are supporting the implementation of the segment strategy
• Making a unique contribution to the regional executive leadership team meetings as the Marketing representative

If you have...

• A Master’s degree (preferred)
• Several years in the refinish industry with a solid understanding of products, solutions and services in the industry
• Experience with Marketing, Strategy, Technology and Product Management preferred
• Experience working cross-functionally and customer-centric focus
• A strategic mindset with a strong drive for implementation
• Experience working on complex global teams and willingness to travel

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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