Manager, Functional Coatings, Toys Business Development

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At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF’s Asia Pacific regional headquarters is located in Hong Kong and had 300 employees by the end of 2023.

Objectives of the Position

You will:

• Lead the business development for the “Toys” market segment

• Oversee a global team with interdisciplinary responsibilities, focusing on development, project management, and sales

Job Responsibilities

• Include continuing existing projects with toy brands and their production partners, transitioning their production to our sustainable coating system

• Establish close and trusting business relationships at all levels, from management to product users

• Establish new contacts with relevant market participants, initiate joint projects, and explore business opportunities

• Develop further offerings for the toy industry in areas such as automation, digitization, and sustainability, in addition to the conversion of solvent-based to water-based solutions, including their application processes

• Develop concepts for the future organization and supply chain required for global business development and implement them independently

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, business chemistry or a related field such as chemistry with market experience

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant project management experience with at least 2 years of leadership experience

• Has experience and network in the toy industry

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Strong understanding of business development requirements

• Strong conceptual abilities and the ability to drive implementation

• High proficiency in English and Mandarin required

• Ability to travel regularly

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We are proud of strong history of innovation, which has helped make us who we are today – the world's leading chemical company. Every day, our global team of over 120,000 individuals work together to turn visions for sustainable solutions into reality by connecting with one another and sharing our knowledge.

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Quarry Bay, HK, HK

BASF East Asia Regional Headquarters Ltd.

Marketing & Sales

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