Now hiring! Technology & Market Assessment Manager AmericasHouston, TX. (Hybrid)We are looking for a Regional Technology Americas & Market Assessment Manager to join our Catalysts team in Houston, TX.
BASF's Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services.
We are seeking a professional like you to provide technical leadership and business support across our catalyst portfolio in the Americas. In this role, you will combine technology management responsibilities across alumina, copper, PGM, and nickel catalyst applications with market assessment and growth planning for selected business areas.
You will play a key role in business development, customer success, and product stewardship while identifying underperforming or under-focused segments, assessing their strategic fit, and driving recommendations and growth actions.
As a Technology & Market Assessment Manager Americas, you create chemistry by...- Leading the technical development of customer proposals, tenders, and bids.
- Representing the technical value proposition in customer discussions and presentations.
- Ensuring high customer satisfaction by supporting start-ups and monitoring performance.
- Serving as the primary technical contact for customers on operational issues.
- Acting as the technical owner of the catalyst and technology portfolio.
- Driving innovation and product differentiation with R&D teams.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Operations.
- Translating market and customer needs into technical requirements.
- Conducting strategic market assessments and evaluating business segments.
- Defining and driving growth strategies including pricing and innovation plans.
- Leading or initiating relevant R&D activities aligned with growth opportunities.
If you...- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field (advanced/PhD degree preferred).
- Have experience in catalyst technologies or process engineering environments.
- Possess proven experience in business development or customer-facing technical roles.
- Have strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Have the ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams.
- Hold excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Have demonstrated leadership and collaboration abilities.
*This position requires up to 50% travel.
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
you@BASF. 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!
