Support American sales team with technical advice and join customer meetings to generate new business and grow DCL market share in North America.
Secure and grow the pigment business by providing technical support to sales and setting up customer-specific product specifications with QC and Product Manager.
Manage batch/CoA selection and communication with Sales on technical issues, batch selection, PSS availability and technical advice.
Train Distributors, Agents, sales team and customers on global pigment products and innovations online and face-to-face.
Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Regulatory, Purchasing, Product Management) to deliver optimized service.
Create customized technical and marketing presentations in consultation with Global Head of Innovation & Marketing.
Develop and implement strategies with Sales and Global Head of Innovation & Marketing to achieve sales goals and strengthen customer relationships.
Provide technical information and support to Marketing for new sales and marketing tools.
Analyze technical customer requirements and provide customer-specific solutions and formulation guidance across DCL product portfolio.
Collaborate with customer decision-makers to address technical inquiries, showcase innovations, and offer solutions.
Monitor and report customer trends to Global R&D/Innovation and Marketing Team to support product development.
Represent the company at industry events and conferences as needed.
Handle complaints and transfer technical issues to labs/plants and responsible internal contacts.
Study new market trends and set up penetration plans with Global Head of Innovation & Marketing.
Requirements
Bachelor´s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or similar area of study.
Minimum 10 years of technical lab or support experience in pigments, coatings or plastics.
Deep understanding of pigment’s chemistry and customers technical requirements.
Self-motivational, organizational, problem solving and conflict resolution abilities.
Ability to work with different functional groups and locations to grow business and improve profitability.
In-depth knowledge of health and safety and environmental legislation, including emergency response and ISO 9001 and 14001 quality systems.
Advanced technical aptitude and understanding customer application processes and technology.
Traveling between different sites as requested is required.