Senior Applications Specialist Tissue Towel EMEA

About Us

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents.

Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company.

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Job Description

For the Solenis Applications & Platform Launch Team in EMEA we are seeking a:

Senior Applications Specialist Tissue & Towel

The position reports to the Applications Team Leader Tissue & Towel (T&T)

Location: Home-based in the EMEA region.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the respective country without employer sponsorship.

Additionally, they should be comfortable with extensive international travel, possessing a valid driver's license and passport.

What You'll Do:

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Provide applications support to the EMEA Pulp & Paper sales team; with a special focus on T&T market, Crepe and Release technologies, Strength, process chemicals (MB, CC,RDC).

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Provide input to the Marketing organisation regarding market trends, customer needs and competitive landscape.

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Participate in cross functional teams to improve existing and develop new technologies that meet customer needs.

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Participation and engagement on INNOVA projects and others linked with R&D initiatives together with the launch and promotion of NPI products.

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Develop and provide training and knowledge sharing with the salesforce.

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Develop material and reports for Solenis databases (Product Data Sheets, training packages, case history, troubleshooting, trials etc.).

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Develop application technology, monitoring service programs and provide troubleshooting support to the sales team.

What You'll Bring:

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A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Paper Engineering.

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Solid chemical knowledge relevant to the paper industry.

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Demonstrated experience in sales and field support for paper customers, particularly within the Tissue & Towel market.

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Essential skills include adeptness in teamwork, flexibility, communication, presentations, organization, planning, and initiative.

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Proficiency in English, both verbal and written is crucial.

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Solid understanding of computer systems and MS Office.

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Willingness and readiness to travel internationally, encompassing approximately 60-75% of the time.

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Valid driver's license and passport.