Application Development Manager - hybrid (m/w/d)

ZipRecruiter; Ulm; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company that specializes in innovative chemical solutions. This dynamic role involves identifying new market opportunities and translating customer needs into material and design requirements. You will play a crucial role in driving growth and providing technical support for engineering plastics. Collaborate with R&D and Sales teams to shape future products while enjoying a culture that values integrity, respect, and collaboration. If you are passionate about materials science and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifikationen

• MSc/PhD in relevant fields with several years of industry experience.
• Fluent in English; German or French is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for engineering plastics.
• Translate customer needs into material and functional requirements.
• Provide technical support to ensure product quality.

Kenntnisse

Technical expertise

Conceptual skills

Communication abilities

Market analysis

Ausbildung

MSc in Materials Science

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Chemical Technology

Tools

CRM tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation is one of the leading providers of innovative chemical-based solutions. We focus on materials and products that create value and enrich everyday life. With our leading expertise in materials science, we shape industries such as mobility, digital, consumer goods, and medical technology. We achieve this together with a global team of over 70,000 dedicated employees.
Being a leading supplier of engineering plastics, the Basic Materials & Polymers business domain develops added value materials that meet the needs of end users and helps its customers with product development.
About the Role:
You identify and develop new market opportunities by translating customer needs and market trends into material and design requirements. You provide technical support, secure business, and drive growth for engineering plastics. Acting as a key link between R&D and Sales, you generate business and offer insights to shape future products, leveraging your proven experience in this senior role.

Responsibilities:

• You identify and develop new business opportunities for engineering plastics in key global market segments.
• You translate customer needs into material, design, and functional requirements to secure existing and new business.
• You support the business organization through effective project management and the use of CRM tools.
• You provide technical support to ensure product quality and processing performance.
• You analyze market and technology trends to derive requirements for new product developments.
• You develop strategic value propositions and contribute to business planning.
• You create marketing and communication materials in collaboration with the MCG team.

Qualifications:

• You have an MSc/PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or Chemical Technology with several years of industry experience.
• You are familiar with processing technologies for engineering plastics (e.g., injection molding, extrusion).
• You bring strong technical expertise, conceptual skills, and communication abilities.
• You are fluent in English; German or French is a plus.
• You are willing to travel internationally (10–25%).

Our corporate culture is based on the values of integrity, respect, courage, perseverance, and collaboration, we call it “Our Way”. With this special approach, we are shaping a sustainable and progressive world together. An exciting, responsible and varied job in an interesting and dynamic environment with a high level of personal responsibility. Our team consists of motivated employees who always strive to exceed our customers' expectations. We attach great importance to an open and cooperative working atmosphere in which everyone can contribute their skills and ideas.
We believe that success is based on people with different values, views, and skills working together. We strive to align people and planet with our values to create a natural, balanced and diverse environment - a concept we call KAITEKI.
Have we piqued your interest? Then become part of our team and contribute your talents. You can apply via our career portal.

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