2023 Management Trainee Program - Business Development (Oil & Gas) at BASF West Africa Limited

BASF West Africa Limited - We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance, but also your personality matter to us. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

BASF’s regional division EMEA Europe, Middle East, Emerging Europe and Africa. BASF operates in more than 50 countries in the region. For BASF the EMEA region is our most important market.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Management Trainee - Business Development (Oil & Gas)

JOB ID: 84195
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Marketing & Sales
Job Conditions: Temporary

What You Can Expect
The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing tailor-made commercial support to assigned customers within the Oil and gas BU. Prepare and contribute towards customer concepts, identifying and develop new sales opportunities. Duties will include the following:

• Self; on-the job; peer-to-peer learning of BASF Oil and Gas portfolio, applications and industry
• Familiarise with customers, processes, internal & external stakeholders relating to the business
• On-time reporting of customer and industry related activities
• Collect and analyse relevant market Information to develop market intelligence
• Support the introduction of new applications to the market
• Follow Project Management principles and Quality Management procedures
• Adhere to and comply with all BASF guidelines and procedures
• Ensure all requirements of the function are carried out timeously and effectively within the business unit
• Commit to and in accordance to the BASF Values and Principles
• Work closely with and gain on-the-job experience from Technical and Account Managers in the region
• Identifies the requirements of the customer and adjusts systems/applications accordingly
• Effectively communicate relevant technical issues with Technical/Account Manager
• Report customer visits, product development status and product trials
• Ensure proper handling of ‘off spec material’
• Assist in managing obsolete and problem stock
• Enters sample requests via ‘LIVE’

What We Expect

• University qualification in a Technical or Scientific field (Oil refining & Petrochemical preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in development and utilization within Oil & Gas industry
• Driver’s License (Mandatory).
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills
• Efficient ‘farming’ capabilities for maintaining existing and established business
• Skills in identifying growth and business development opportunities
• Project management skills
• Microsoft Office and SAP
• Presentation skills.

We Offer

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

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2023.