About the job
At Quaker Houghton, we make the essentials of everyday life possible and enable new approaches for a positive future. Based in every corner of the world, our people are passionate about what we do. To achieve our 2030 vision, gaining an edge by investing in our product application team is more important than ever.
As the Product Application Manager Non-Ferrous, you are joining a European team of senior experts in the Metals sector. You lead the interaction with key customers, translating their needs into innovative product solutions in coordination with the R&D, sales and marketing team.
What’s in it for you?
- Remote or hybrid work arrangement, your choice.
- Company car, health insurance, pension plan and other social benefits
- Excellent onboarding and ongoing training programs as part of our QH University
- 2 days annual volunteering leave
- Attractive Wellbeing, Women Inclusion & DEI programs
- Opportunity to join a market leading team where autonomy and initiative are expected
What will you do?
- Responsible in the European region for product application support to the frontline sales force in the Metals sector
- Identify and understand customer needs, translating the objective to the appropriate function in the company
- Select appropriate products from the portfolio in accordance with business needs and product line strategy
- Propose product modifications within agreed criteria in applicable cases, in order to fulfill customer specific needs or requirements
- Co-ordinate with other functions to determine and establish technical feasibility and product cost as input for the final offer.
- Hold presentations to customers on technical/product related subjects in co-operation with sales/key account manager.
- Manage the process of product development between customer and laboratory.
- Develop and implement strategic business plans that will generate growth, increase market share and achieve company sales and gross margin targets
- Maintain highest EHS standards.
- Travel 50%, mainly within Germany and surrounding countries.
What do we look for?
Education: Ideally an educational background in Chemistry, Engineering or any related subject.
Experience: 5+ years in a similar role in the lubricants sector or ideally experience as a senior engineer in the process, manufacturing or maintenance department within the non-ferrous metal sector. Aluminium production techniques knowledge is highly valued.
Languages: Fluent English is a must. German or other European languages are highly valued.
Location: Ideally in Germany or surrounding countries for an ideal work-life balance.
Soft skills:
- Analytical & problem solver
- Strong presentation and business development skills.
- Customer focus
- Receptive to change
- Effective team player and collaborator
Join the team and let’s do great things together!
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