Application Development Representative

Eastman; Zwijnaarde; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Eastman in Ghent/Zwijnaarde, Belgium, on-site role developing applications for a portfolio of sustainable polymer solutions across diverse markets. You will serve as a technical expert, translate customer needs into CTQ specs, and work with marketing and product teams to deliver value.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, deliver technical presentations, train customers and distributors, and stay ahead of market trends in polymers and processing. English fluency is required; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• MSc in Polymer chemistry and processing or related fields is preferred.
• More than 10 years of industrial experience with strong market knowledge.
• Experience with polymer testing and material characterization.

Responsabilités

• Be the application development and technical expert for market segments and applications.
• Stay updated on market, application and processing technology developments.
• Define market-specific unmet needs and deficiencies in industry-related operations.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of co-polyester chemistry and end-use applications.
• Understand market trends and develop innovative solutions.
• Work with Technical Service to promote customer trials and evaluations.
• Provide technical product training to customers, distributors and sales teams.
• Collaborate with marketing to align strategy for the segment.
• Support StageGate projects and lead related technical activities.
• Translate voice of the customer into critical-to-quality parameters.
• Help develop technical marketing materials for customer engagement.
• Partner with Product Development to deliver market-driven products.

Connaissances

Customer facing

Communication

Documentation

Presentation skills

Project leadership

Marketing acumen

English fluency

Formation

MSc in Polymer chemistry & processing

MSc in Materials Science

Description du poste

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This role is located in our European Technology Center (Ghent / Zwijnaarde) and requires on-site presence. This role will help develop applications for Eastman's portolio of sustainable polymer solutions in the many different market segments (Durables, Cosmetics, Eyewear, Medical, Packaging, …)

Specific responsibilities include :

• Be the application development and technical expert for a specific or variety of market segments and its applications
• Keep up to date with market, application and processing technology developments including competitive material and competing technology developments
• Define market specific unmet needs / deficiencies knowledgeable about industry relevant secondary operations
• In-depth knowledge on co-polyester chemistry and how it relates to the end-use applications (or willingness to dive into the chemistry)
• Understanding of market trends and develop/promote innovative solutions meeting these requirements.
• Work close to Technical Service colleagues promoting customer trials and evaluations.
• Provide technical product training to customers, distributors and sales & marketing teams
• Participate in, align with and influence the strategy of the segment team in collaboration with the marketing department.
• Support market facing StageGate projects and lead related technical activities internally and externally
• Responsible for material recommendations converting the voice of the customer into "Critical To Quality"-parameters driving product selection and development
• Help develop technical marketing materials for customer engagement
• Partner with Product Development team to deliver products meeting market needs and adding value to Eastman

This is what you bring

• MSc in Polymer chemistry & processing, Material Science or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• > 10 years of industrial experience with an in-depth knowledge of specific applications and market trends
• Experience in plastic processing technologies & related secondary operations
• Experience with polymer testing and material characterization
• Excellent customer facing experience
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience in delivering complex technical presentations
• Project leadership experience preferred
• Marketing and/or business acumen preferred
• Demonstrated strategic and innovative thinking with a desire to solve problems
• Fluency in English is mandatory and Dutch is preferred.

Why choose Eastman?

Its about growth and your long-term success. At Eastman, your career path can take many routes- each offering growth opportunities, competitive salary and benefits, and a globally growing work environment. Eastman fosters a culture of diversity steeped in teamwork and employee involvement, a place where dedicated individuals turn great ideas into materials that make a difference in everyday life. We support and encourage one another and believe that leveraging diversity in our thoughts and experiences allows us to excel in business.