BASF Management Consulting

We help businesses spot what’s next, turn market insights into action, and unlock digital opportunities that matter.

From idea to launch, we drive market-led innovation with cross-functional alignment and end-to-end ownership – so strong concepts become results, not just slides. We also support sustainability ambitions with circular solutions that cut waste, save fossil resources, and reduce CO2 emissions.

Dynamic markets and changing customer needs are central challenges for BASF. Our Marketing & Sales practice helps turn them into opportunities.

We combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution – grounded in a deep understanding of markets, customers, and competitors. From product and customer portfolio decisions to pricing and launch strategies, we help teams make sharper choices and create long-term growth.

We support BASF businesses in shaping new business and divisional strategies – especially when priorities, markets, or operating models need to shift.

Together with our clients, we define where to play and how to win, then translate that into a clear target operating model. That includes go-to-market, innovation setup, value chain design, organization, roles, and core processes.

We support the full post-merger integration and carve-out journey – from due diligence to execution to handover into the line organization.

Together with our clients, we develop tailored concepts that create value, align stakeholders, and keep implementation on track. By starting early, we also provide clear guidance, identify synergies, and help due diligence and negotiation teams make better decisions before signing.

At BASF, change is constant. Our Transformational Change practice helps businesses design, lead, and implement complex transformations – with people at the center.

We tailor change management to each project’s goals, milestones, and stakeholders. Our work focuses on three things: aligning the business direction, strengthening identity and change readiness, and making change real through leadership support, employee engagement, and clear communication.

With modern methods and a hands-on approach, we help turn transformation into lasting results.

You work on the same types of strategic challenges, but with one critical difference: you see implementation through. Internal consultants have direct access to decision-makers and stay close enough to see outcomes. That feedback loop accelerates your growth and deepens your impact.

Yes, you do - and it depends on the role. For Consultant positions, we welcome candidates with around three years of experience in strategy consulting. Project Lead roles typically require three to five years, and Senior Project Lead roles are suited to candidates with five or more years of relevant experience.

Management Consulting opens many doors. After gaining experience across functions, businesses, and strategic topics, consultants often move into leadership roles in business units, corporate strategy, transformation programs, or operational management. Some also continue their consulting careers in specialized expert or consulting leadership positions. The common denominator of this kind of career growth: a broad network within BASF, deep business understanding, and strong problem-solving skills that create opportunities across the organization.

Yes, international experience is an integral part of the role. As BASF operates globally, consultants work on projects with stakeholders from different regions and functions. Depending on project needs and opportunities, this can include collaboration with international teams, exposure to global business topics, and occasional travel. Also, international assigments can be part of the offer for those who are interested.

For permanent hires, four steps: online application, video interview, interview day (with case studies and multiple interviews), and job offer. For students and interns, three steps: online application, interview, and offer. Processes may vary slightly outside Germany.

No, consultants do not need to speak German to join BASF Management Consulting. English is our working language and is used across projects and daily collaboration.

That said, for consultants joining our Transformational Change Practice, a good command of German is highly recommended, as some projects involve close collaboration with German-speaking stakeholders and change initiatives in Germany.

Yes, in selected cases, we do sponsor visa for non-EU applicants who receive an offer from us. 

Yes, we do - to be closer to our customers in the regions, we have teams in the Americas and in Asia-Pacific.