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

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At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society.
BASF in Nigeria continues to invest in innovation capabilities and currently hosts three laboratories on its site – the first ever ethnic skin and hair care laboratory in Sub Sahara Africa; Micronutrients Laboratory supporting the food fortification agenda; and the iconic Waste-2-Chemicals laboratory, dedicated to giving Nigerian crude oil a second chance and enabling a circular economy.

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BASF West Africa Limited Careers 2023 - At BASF, we have several exciting routes into BASF. Our trainee programs offer ambitious graduates an exciting entry opportunity for various careers. Applications are currently invited for the 2023 Management Trainee - Business Development (Oil & Gas) in Nigeria.

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.

Deadline: 28th February, 2023.

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