North American Sales Manager (Automotive Refinish Coatings)

Now hiring! North American Sales Manager, Automotive Refinish Coatings

Virtual-Remote Office)

We are looking for a North American Sales Manager to join our EC team in Canada.

Bilingual Fluency (EN / FR) is strongly preferred.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic, and glass substrates in a wide range of industries.

This portfolio is supplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enable new applications with innovative surfaces.

As a North American Sales Manager, Automotive Refinish Coatings, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of Account Managers that will be accountable for driving growth, acquiring new customers, and ensuring the effective management and training of the sales team.

As a North American Sales Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Driving revenue growth by acquiring and converting new customers to BASF and Automotive Refinish Technologies (ART).
• Leading a professional sales organization providing coaching, training, and development to hold each individual sales representative accountable to accelerate the sales process to achieve optimal results.
• Utilizing Salesforce to document and track sales activities, ensuring all team members adhere to the plan and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborating with others to ensure a seamless customer experience from initial contact through to delivery and support.
• Preparing and presenting sales reports and forecasts to senior management.
• Setting an example for others by working professionally, safely, diligently, effectively, and efficiently.
• Ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable government regulations, while travelling extensively throughout North America.

If you have...

• Completed bachelor’s degree, (in a business discipline) is preferred.
• A professional, positive, determined, customer-centric, hands-on, and can-do attitude.
• A proven track record in sales management, experience in customer conversion, and the ability to lead and motivate a team of individuals situated remotely throughout North America.
• Strong organizational skills, a results-driven mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under high expectations.
• Advanced experience in utilizing all MS Office tools and Salesforce.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you the whole you in all stages of your life and career.

With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success.

Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

About us

As the world’s leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in.

We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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