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Discover our new strategy: #WinningWays\nDo you want to boost your career to the next level and create chemistry with us?\nWHAT YOU WILL DO\nBy joining BASF’s Catalysts division, with exclusive focus on Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) applications within refinery customers across Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, you will be:\nServing as the primary technical expert for FCC catalyst applications at customer sites.\nProviding hands-on technical support, including troubleshooting, unit optimization, and performance improvement.\nConducting FCC technical evaluations, simulations, and modeling to support recommendations and proposals.\nAdvising refinery operations and technical teams on catalyst selection, performance, and operational strategy.\nOwning full P&L responsibility for assigned FCC accounts (volume, margin, pricing, receivables).\nDeveloping and executing account strategies aligned with BASF’s FCC business objectives.\nManaging pricing, contract negotiations, and commercial terms with refinery customers.\nDelivering accurate sales forecasts and managing CRM tools for account planning.\nIdentifying and capturing new FCC business opportunities within existing and new refinery accounts.\nExpanding account penetration through relationship mapping across technical and commercial stakeholders.\nPositioning BASF’s FCC catalyst portfolio to maximize market share in the region.\nBuilding strong relationships with refinery engineers, operations teams, and decision-makers.\nActing as the interface between customers and internal BASF technical, R&D, and business teams.\nRepresenting BASF in customer meetings, technical reviews, and industry engagements.\nWHAT WE NEED FROM YOU\nUniversity degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related disciplines.\nStrong background (at least 5 years of experience) in refining with deep expertise in FCC operations and catalysts.\nProven track record in a customer-facing FCC technical or commercial role with demonstrated success in pricing and contract negotiations.\nAbility to perform FCC process analysis, modeling, and technical evaluations.\nFamiliarity with Southern Europe / Mediterranean refining landscape.\nStrong communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Knowledge on any Mediterranean language is a plus. \nAvailability to travel ~30-50% of your working time.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nHealthy work environment:where your safety and health (both physical and mental) are always our priority.\nAttractive salary package:based on a fixed salary and a bonus based on performance.\nFlexible working model:you will be able to work remotely within the country and adjust your schedule.\nFlexible compensation plan:to take advantage of services such as Health Insurance, Childcare, Transportation Card, and Training, among others.\nProfessional development:we promote continuous training and access to internal vacancies to keep growing at BASF.\nInvestments for your future:with a Pension Plan, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance, and even the opportunity to participate in the Stock Program after one year in the company.\nWork-life balance measures:as well as financial assistance for the schooling of children.\nSports sections: where you can connect with colleagues and play football, paddle, basketball, cycling, yoga, etc. \nAnd much more. \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS\nSend your CV through the job offer so we can get to know each other. 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