Account Manager – Paints & Coatings, Adhesives (Paris)

About the role

As an Account Manager for BASF's BTC France division, you will manage a portfolio of existing and prospective customers in the paints & coatings, adhesives, and construction markets. You will act as the technical and commercial liaison, helping customers solve challenges with tailored solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse customer needs and provide first‑level technical support.
• Develop and propose commercial and technical solutions that match identified challenges.
• Lead negotiations to grow market share and achieve sales targets.
• Prospect new customers while retaining and expanding relationships with existing ones.
• Contribute ideas for integrating new product ranges, including third‑party offerings.
• Maintain accurate market and customer data through reporting systems.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Chemistry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical sales role.
• Experience in the paints & coatings market; knowledge of adhesives is a plus.
• Fluent in French and English; German is an additional asset.
• Dynamic, flexible, results‑oriented team player comfortable with complex organisational structures.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Personalised support for professional development.
• Stimulating, inclusive work environment within an international team.