Marketing Communication Manager

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 112,000 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.

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2015. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

- Active member of the Executive Leadership Team for the Regional Business Unit (RBU) helping to create communications objectives, strategies and plans; includes recommendation of communications tactics to deliver optimal visibility of strategic messages to employees, key customers and decision-makers. - Lead a team of Communication professionals within the RBU with solid and dotted line responsibility. Working with individual business segments and regions, coordinating the development and production of various integrated media used in the promotion of Corporate strategy and communications, products, systems and programs. - Manage project costs to budget. - Active member of EB global communications, serving as point of contact for Communications in the Americas, developing and implementing tactics and shaping strategies for the Division. - Active member of North American Communications Leadership Team, developing and implementing tactics and shaping strategies for the Region. Support brand management of BASF Corporate brand. - Research, develop, execute and measure marketing communications including advertising, public relations, internet, direct marketing and other vehicles. - Manage, plan and coordinate customer event management (coordinate with BASF Trade Shows and Events when applicable).

- BA or BS degree in marketing, communications or related field and minimum 8 years of experience in marketing communications with 3 years or experience leading people or teams. - Demonstrated ability to write news releases/brochures, to interact effectively with the media and to create effective advertising. - Proven knowledge of or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, the Business Units. - Experience in managing outside agencies and vendors - Exceptional written, verbal, analytic and presentation skills - Strong project management skills; a self-starter with ability to establish and meet deadlines, to work effectively under pressure and to handle a heavy workload - Leadership through ownership/responsibility for core tasks, results and deadline orientation - Cost control/budget management - Source of new initiatives (including technology based); advocate for creative solutions - Continuous improvement focus - A team player with a personal reputation for integrity and "above reproach" ethics. - Successful interaction with all levels of management, customers, suppliers, and media.