Applications Specialist – Waste Water Treatment, Industrial & Municipal

Solenis

Application Specialist for Water Treatment at Solenis driving business growth by providing technical support and customer solutions. Collaborating across teams and facilitating training in wastewater treatment processes.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, including process optimization and regulatory compliance, while effectively communicating value creation to customers. Proficient in developing technical training programs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and innovation.

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Wastewater Treatment TechnologiesTechnical Training DevelopmentCustomer-Facing CommunicationRegulatory Knowledge for EUProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Wastewater TreatmentProcess OptimizationTechnical AuditsSolution DesignValue Creation CommunicationCoagulantsFlocculantsDewatering TechnologiesDigital Monitoring SolutionsROI Calculations

Soft Skills

Customer-Facing SkillsIndependent WorkCross-Functional CollaborationResilienceFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Digital ResourcesKnowledge-Sharing PlatformsApplication Tools

Industry Keywords

Environmental EngineeringMunicipal Tendering ProcessEngineering Firms CooperationSustainability AssessmentsTechnical Case Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the European Sales Organization to drive business growth, provide advanced technical support, and deliver effective customer solutions that strengthen and protect existing business
Support strategic customer opportunities and major tenders through site assessments, technical audits, solution design, proposal development, and customer presentations
Conduct wastewater treatment surveys, process evaluations, and operational audits to identify optimization opportunities and deliver measurable customer value
Develop, deliver, and facilitate technical training programs for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders
Collaborate with R&D, Global Product Management, and Application Teams to support new product introductions, technology validation, and innovation deployment
Quantify and communicate customer value through technical case studies, Value Advantage projects, sustainability assessments, and ROI calculations
Create, maintain, and continuously improve technical documentation, application tools, digital resources, and knowledge-sharing platforms
Support the implementation and optimization of digital monitoring and control solutions, leveraging data-driven insights to improve wastewater treatment performance and operational efficiency
Act as a recognized technical expert in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, providing guidance on process optimization, regulatory considerations, and best practices
Travel across Europe (approximately 50-70%) to support customers, business development activities, and technology implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related field
Significant experience in industrial and / or municipal wastewater treatment technologies (sludge treatment, dewatering technologies)
Experience in municipal tendering process
Ideally experience in cooperation with engineering firms, regulatory knowledge for EU and local authorities
Strong understanding of coagulants, flocculants, and process chemicals
Ability to communicate value creation (economic + environmental) internal & to customers
Strong customer-facing communication skills
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Resilient, flexible, and able to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
Previous sales experience in water treatment business preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation package, including bonus opportunities, in accordance with the chemical industry collective bargaining agreement
Company pension plan and comprehensive benefits
30 days of vacation and flexible work schedules (depending on the role)
Individual training and development opportunities (courses, international prospects)
Work in an international environment with a global network
Exciting, meaningful tasks with a direct impact on sustainability and resource conservation
A collegial, supportive corporate culture
Opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge technologies
Health and wellness programs