Management Trainee (Personal Care) at BASF West Africa Limited

BASF West Africa Limited – At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Management Trainee (Personal Care)

Job ID: 60121
Location: Lagos
Job Conditions: Temporary

What You Can Expect
The incumbent will be responsible to provide tailor-made commercial support to assigned customers within EMC and prepare and/or contribute to customer concepts as well as identify or develop new sales opportunities. Duties will include the following:

• Participate in self, on-the job, peer to peer learning of EMC products, applications and industry
• Perform on-time technical reporting of customer and industry related activities
• Develop market intelligence through collecting and analyzing relevant market information
• Follow Project Management principles
• Follow Quality Management procedures
• Compile easy to communicate template of all customer related projects and activities with timelines and deliverables for monthly reporting on project status
• Identify the requirements of the customer and adjust systems/applications accordingly
• Communicate relevant technical issues with Technical/Account Manager
• Support projects agreed with the customer
• Conduct product testing at the customer’s production site.
• Advise the customer on the ‘safe handling’ of products (incl. advice on environmental issues)
• Report customer visits product development status and product trials
• Ensure proper handling of ‘off spec material
• Assist in managing obsolete and problem stock
• Investigate customer complaints on technical issues and takes immediate action if necessary
• Enter sample requests via ‘LIVE’
• Adhere to and compliance with all BASF guidelines and procedures
• Ensure all requirements of the function are carried out timeously and effectively within the business unit
• Demonstrate commitment towards and in accordance to the BASF Values and Principles.

What We Expect

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or any other relevant qualification
• 1-2 years’ experience in the related field
• Strong communication skills
• A valid driver’s License is essential
• Willingness and ability to travel.

We Offer
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.

Deadline: 12th October, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online