Business Development Specialist - Automotive Refinish, Minneapolis/St.Paul

Now hiring! Business Development Specialist - Minneapolis/St.Paul

** Field Role: Minneapolis/St.Paul / Company Car provided

Minneapolis, MN

We are looking for a Business Development Specialist to join our Refinish team in Minnesota.

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 a Business Development Specialistbased in Minneapolis/St.Paul Minnesota with the ability to travel 50% of the time, you will work with automotive collision repair shops and distribution partners to grow our market share.

As a Business Development Specialist - Minneapolis/St.Paul, you create chemistry by...

• Executing the business strategy and driving sales growth in the local markets through identifying customers and market needs within your assigned market responsibility.
• Increasing sales growth by developing market potential through forecasting, lead generation, qualification, closing sales and recommending new products and services (70% of the role will be focused on adding new business).
• Managing existing relationships and developing new ones.
• Establishing trust and value in our ever-changing industry.
• Retaining business and driving sales growth.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor's Degree (preferred). HS Diploma is acceptable with relevant work experience.
• Are experienced in field sales, territory management, and customer relations
• Have experience in the collision industry (preferred), strong interpersonal skills, robust relationship-building and value-based selling skills
• Are a solid professional who will value our current customer base while also being aggressive to win new BASF business

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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 View email address on click.appcast.io . 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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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $90,000 - $100,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call View email address on click.appcast.io. Click here to learn more.


A unique total offer: View email address on click.appcast.io

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call View email address on click.appcast.io. Click here to learn more.

At BASF, we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone.
We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions...that's how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF

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