We are the world`s leading chemical company, because we offer

We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a
sustainable future. We have over 110,000 employees connecting around the world. For you, this means an almost
unlimited range of job opportunities, career development and lots of potential to continue learning. At BASF we believe
strongly in the power of connected minds.
Working areas: Sales & Marketing
BASF has been a committed partner to Greater China since 1885. With major investments in Nanjing, Shanghai and
Chongqing, BASF is one of the largest foreign investors in the Chinese chemical industry, and maintains the BASF Asia
Pacific Innovation Campus in Shanghai as a research and development hub for the Asia Pacific region.
Working hours:
Full Time
Connect Asia – Coatings Young Professionals
Account Management
What you can expect:
Are you interested in developing your career in Asia? Are you looking for challenging projects on an international level?
Connect Asia offers you an opportunity to prove your capabilities and gain experience in Europe to fully prepare you for
interesting career opportunities within the company in Asia.
For a duration of 12-18 months you will be based at the BASF Coatings headquarters in Muenster (Germany) and at our
sites in Europe before starting your career at BASF Coatings in China. The training period in Europe offers you the chance
to become familiar with the variety of our worldwide company operations and to prepare yourself for your future
assignment at BASF Coatings in China. Additionally, you will be able to integrate quickly into the company, thanks to a
wide range of networking events and through ongoing support from your personal guide and mentor.
After your training, you are ready to focus on winning and binding customers through application-based technical support
on the customer site. You are responsible to coordinate technical activities internally and with the customer to meet
customers´ requirements and follow up technical projects within your assigned account.
What we expect:
We are looking for self-starting, committed candidates who will enjoy working with business and technology interfaces and
continually develop the company through their commitment. You have an above-average Master degree in a chemicalrelated subject. An MBA is advantageous. In addition to your strong communication skills in Chinese and English, your
German skills will be considered as a plus. You show great management and leadership potential and have a high
intercultural orientation. You have advanced experience with Windows and MS Office packages.
What we offer:
From the very first day, Connect Asia will support your further professional development as a specialist or manager with
excellent career opportunities in an international company. You will have the opportunity to learn about your own skills and
to grow personally as well as gain international working experience during your training in Europe. You can expect ongoing support from your personal mentor from management as well as regular feedback meetings throughout the program
and a strong network within the CYP group. For your professional and personal development we offer comprehensive
training modules to prepare you for every challenge ahead. Your employment will be based on a local employment
contract with BASF in China.
To ensure timely support and feedback on your application, please apply
with your application documents in English through www.basf.com/career
Location:
Muenster (Germany) and Shanghai/Changchun
(China)
Contract type:
Local employment contract in China