Technical Manager - Construction Chemicals at BASF West Africa

BASF - We are the world's leading chemical company, because we offer intelligent solutions both for our customers and for a sustainable future. To this end, we promote the development of people with very different talents - worldwide. A variety of development opportunities are open to you as a result. At BASF, your performance counts as well as your personality. Thus, careers develop from opportunities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Manager- Construction Chemicals

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Functions: Business Development, Customer Service, Management

Job Description
What you can expect:

• The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain customer relationships as well as effectively and efficiently managing the staff and the activities of the Technical Department.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include the following:

• Maintaining effective technical functions with specific expertise in the areas of product development/modification, customer service and quality management
• Supervise and coordinate all technical laboratory work, field evaluations and production trials associated with such approved development projects and new products.
• Developing new products and support the development of new products that will enhance the company’s profitability
• Assist in sourcing of new or alternative raw materials or alternative suppliers for existing raw materials
• Ensure ongoing market intelligence (e.g. market demand, market shares etc.)
• Ensuring customer complaints are dealt with in a prompt and efficient manner to maintain relationships
• Assisting in the presentation of seminars, launches, demonstrations and training schools for clients and employees launches
• Ensuring safe work practices, handling of chemicals and “Responsible Care” principles are adhered to in all aspects of the company’s operations
• Ensuring BASF product stewardship policy is understood and implement

Requirements
What we expect:

• Degree in Materials Science/Engineering or Chemistry
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a MNC environment, of which 3 years are in product development/engineering.
• Knowledge of construction chemicals/materials testing, product development as well as construction and building practices
• Technical facilities management and general management
• Ability to research and keep up to date with latest computerized communication techniques
• Analytical thinking and ability to grasp overall situations
• People management

We Offer

• Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team.
• Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online