WELCOME TO BASF
BASF plc is a subsidiary of BASF SE, marketing a wide range of BASF products in the UK. These include agricultural solutions, automotive refinish paints, acrylic monomers, fine chemicals, intermediate chemicals, speciality chemicals, dispersions, and plastics.
We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth
Take a look at our Agricultural Solutions: Vision & Mission
What You Can Expect
Ready to take ownership of commercial strategy and drive scalable success? This role empowers you to lead with insight, improve processes, and shape how we serve our customers.
Design and oversee go-to-market strategies for distributor and NDA segments, including customer segmentation and cost-to-serve analysis, while tracking performance targets and evaluating strategic impact.
Develop and continuously improve annual commercial terms and pricing frameworks, ensuring stakeholder alignment and consistent commercial outcomes.
Lead the Reward for Service strategy, enhancing processes to enable timely data delivery, accurate accruals, and profitability tracking.
Utilise internal and external data insights to inform strategic decisions across product timing, customer engagement, and account planning, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
Drive cross-functional initiatives to streamline commercial processes, improving efficiency and scalability across UK & Ireland operations.
Provide strategic oversight to Sales, ensuring commercial frameworks, tools, and data insights are effectively integrated into planning and execution.
What You Offer
Degree in Agronomy, Science, or a related discipline; BASIS qualification and/or CPA Part III is an advantage.
Strong analytical mindset with proven numeracy and data literacy.
Extensive commercial and technical experience in the agricultural or related industry, with strong customer-facing expertise.
Proven ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategies, pricing frameworks, and commercial terms, supported by strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
High level of commercial acumen, including cost-to-serve analysis, segmentation, and performance tracking; adept at interpreting data to identify risks and opportunities.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities, with experience influencing at senior levels and driving cross-functional initiatives.
Excellent communication skills to align stakeholders around commercial priorities and deliver actionable insights.
Please note: Candidates must hold a valid UK driving license as this role will require regular business travel. A company car will be provided.
What We Offer
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future.
We offer a total package which includes:
Attractive salary
Bonus
Defined contribution pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company share scheme
Private healthcare
Life insurance
On the job training and development opportunities
Company car
We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers. We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics. For more information please visit:
ROLE TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
LOCATION: Stockport / Hybrid (regular office attendance required)
CLOSING DATE:
About Us
Since 1880, BASF has been a cornerstone of industry in the UK. With locations spanning from Littlehampton on England's South Coast to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, our presence is truly nationwide. Our UK headquarters in Stockport, Greater Manchester, is the hub for our dedicated sales and services teams.
From our manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply essential raw materials to a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy, and pharmaceuticals.
Discover more about our incredible BASF UK team and their contributions to innovation and sustainability here:
At BASF, our culture is driven by strong core values and winning behaviors. We foster innovation, collaboration, and empower every team member to contribute to our success. Explore Our Winning Behaviors & Our Values to see how we create a dynamic and inclusive workplace.