Sales Account Manager – Spain & France (ES/FR)

About the role

BASF is seeking a Sales Account Manager for Spain and France focusing on animal nutrition feed enzymes and performance ingredients. The role will drive business growth, develop customer‑focused solutions, and manage a portfolio of specialty products.

Key responsibilities

• Drive business growth and develop customer‑focused solutions for Spain and France in animal nutrition feed enzymes and performance ingredients.
• Monitor sales budgets, prepare account plans, forecasts and accurate on‑time reporting.
• Develop and manage a customer portfolio, negotiate contracts and build sustainable relationships.
• Conduct local market analysis, track market share and value‑chain dynamics.
• Implement sales concepts aligned with SBU strategy and regional characteristics.
• Support cross‑regional projects and contribute market knowledge to the innovation pipeline.
• Maintain CRM activities such as visit reports, opportunity pipeline and price documentation.

Required profile

• University degree (Master/PhD) in Animal Nutrition or Veterinary.
• 3‑5 years of sales or technical sales experience in animal nutrition feed ingredients.
• Fluent in Spanish, French and English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Project management and regional collaboration experience.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with pricing, forecasting and order‑management capabilities.

Required skills

• SAP
• Salesforce
• Microsoft 365

What we offer

• Dynamic, collaborative work environment with focus on sustainability.
• Attractive salary package with performance‑based bonus.
• Flexible compensation benefits such as health insurance, childcare, transportation card and training.
• Professional development through continuous training and internal mobility.
• Pension, accident and life insurance, plus eligibility for the stock program after one year.
• Work‑life balance measures and financial assistance for children’s schooling.
• Sports activities and flexible work options including hybrid remote work.