Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quaker Houghton is a company specializing in non-ferrous metals, and they are seeking a Product Application Manager. The role involves providing advanced technical support, managing customer trials, and leading collaboration to develop new products that meet customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced technical support to the sales and operations teams, including troubleshooting, process optimization, and new product implementation
- Manage customer trials and application projects, ensuring timely delivery of technical reports, studies, and recommendations
- Lead collaboration between customers, R&D, and Operations to develop and qualify new products, formulations, and process solutions that meet performance, cost, and sustainability objectives
- Identify and define customer needs, selecting or proposing products aligned with portfolio strategy and business goals
- Develop and deliver technical presentations, case studies, and application training for internal teams and customers
- Drive measurable value creation by leading validated cost-in-use and process improvement initiatives for key accounts
- Monitor and analyze competitive technologies, providing input into product strategy and innovation priorities
- Maintain CRM accuracy for technical projects, opportunities, and feedback to support visibility and data-driven decision-making
- Ensure compliance with company policies, including documentation standards, Code of Conduct, and safety practices
- Actively manage an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and contribute to building internal technical capability through training and knowledge sharing
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree required in Chemistry, Engineering or any business area
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a customer facing and technical capacity
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% of the time to customer sites
- Willingness and ability to work from a home-based office
- MS/MBA preferred
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