Objectives of the Position:P&L Responsibility for BASF’s petrochemical business in South Asia served initially via multiple supply points (BPC, Zhanjiang Verbund Site) (Size: €188 mn/a, Vol: 150 KT/a)Drive the “C3 Verbund Project” in India in-line with CP’s ambition to build a suitable footprint in India.Scout for & Engage with suitable petrochemical companies in India as potential partnersMain Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities:Business Management:Managing BASF’s Petrochemical portfolio from strategic topics to operational day-to-day business. Define, implement regional product pricing policy, including planning and monitoring of volume performance to maximize CM1 of the business.Account Management of designated accounts, including multilevel relationship development, forecasting, technical support, credit management and commercial negotiation for all BASF businesses including business rule implementationActive distributor management as a key channel to the market to ensure competitive service delivery to our customers.Drive all activities and customer development plan (channel management, new business development with new or existing products, technology, innovation, new services) to achieve the defined goal.Develop SAP Business in India, including suitable staffing decisions to accelerate business development at local customers & Global Key Accounts.Develop sales tools and systems and Coach and lead sales team in professional selling skills, perspectives sales tools and the BASF Sales Process in cooperation with sales managersEnsure price & margins are implemented as per quick raw material & freight movements, particularly at local customers and distributors.Manage total local fixed costs ensuring lowest cost to serve the customers.Strategy / C3 Verbund project Management:Develop a suitable concept for a C3 verbund in India together with the RBU & global strategic marketing units.Scout for suitable petrochemical companies with similar strategic interests as potential joint venture partners. Engage with identified partners to achieve join project targetsManage project with relevant internal partners ensuring smooth flow of information & preparation for decision making (e.g. making business cases, scouting for land etc)Staff the project with suitable candidates ensuring project successOperational:Ensure the protection, safety and security of people and facilities (tanks) for petrochemicals.Lead local teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations from forecasting, production planning, raw material procurement, and logistics operations.Develop the annual operational planning (budgeting and sales forecasting) of Petrochemicals including setting sales volume, selling price and margin/profitability targets, total cost targets, working capital, manpower planning, and monitor the progress.Lead the sourcing of acrylic monomers for Dispersions in South Asia.People and Organization Development:Demonstrate professional and operational leadership of employees, motivation and coaching of sales & supply chain teamsGuide career and performance development of direct and indirect reportsJob Requirements:Education: Bachelor and/or Master degree in Business Management, Chemistry or relevant discipline.Working Experience: Minimum 15 years of professional experience in either Sales or Product Management. Experience with Strategic Planning Process Technical & Professional will be an advantage.Technical & Professional Knowledge:Background in chemistry or business or accounting is preferred.Experience in C3 value chain and Asia business environment is preferred.Excellent communication skills.Strong personal drive and result oriented.Possess global and regional leadership mindset.