Head of Base Chemicals Solution Europe (BCS4) (m/f/d)

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Head of Base Chemicals Solution Europe (BCS4) (m/f/d)

Date: May 29, 2026

Location: Hamburg, DE, 20097

Business Unit: Chemicals

Job Function: Marketing

Level of Experience: Mid-Career

Within our Business Unit Chemicals, the Base Chemical Solutions Europe division is responsible for managing and developing key base chemicals portfolios across the European market.

As Head of Base Chemicals Solution Europe (BCS4) (m/f/d) , you take full P&L responsibility for the European portfolio of liquid base chemicals, currently including Acetone, Linear Alkylbenzene, Monopropylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate, Phenol, and Maleic Anhydride .

In this role, you report directly to the Director Base Chemical Solutions Europe and lead a team of (Senior) Product Managers.

Your Responsibilities

• Support your team in developing individual product strategies and ensure their alignment with the overall Base Chemical Solutions Europe strategy.
• Take ownership of the strategic planning process for your portfolio, including budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Continuously develop your team and build a high-performing and committed product management organization.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and feedback discussions to foster individual development and derive tailored growth plans.
• Promote a mindset of continuous profitability improvement and long-term business growth through business management and analytics.
• Drive the development and implementation of steering tools (e.g., KPIs and OKR initiatives) to ensure strategic alignment.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure smooth operations and excellent execution.
• Identify new business opportunities and further develop partnerships along the value chain.

Your Profile

• Hold a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Have 5–8 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in product management within the chemical industry.
• Exhibit a strong strategic mindset and the ability to translate complex topics into clear messages.
• Possess international exposure and intercultural competence for a global environment.
• Demonstrate a solution-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset, showing resilience and pragmatism.
• Be familiar with common IT tools such as SAP, Salesforce, and MS Office.
• Excel at building and developing motivated, high-performing teams.
• Fluent in German and English.

We offer international opportunities, seminars, further training, and benefits that support a healthy work‑life balance.