EMEA Innovation & Application Director CASE & Construction

Brenntag; Essen; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking an EMEA Innovation & Application Director to drive innovation in the CASE and construction sectors. This role offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams, manage technical service requests, and develop new formulations while ensuring alignment with sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in material science or chemistry, coupled with extensive experience in the coatings industry. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge developments and market-leading solutions, all while collaborating with diverse teams across Europe.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in coatings/construction laboratory or manufacturing.
• Strong command of English for reports and training.

Aufgaben

• Lead EMEA’s IACs to support the commercial function.
• Develop and maintain a database for coatings and construction formulations.

Kenntnisse

Management Skills

Technical Communication

Innovation Development

Customer Application Needs Analysis

Ausbildung

Degree in Material Science

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

Here at Brenntag, we currently have an opening for an EMEA Innovation & Application Director CASE & Construction.

This role can be based anywhere in Europe.

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead EMEA’s IACs to support the commercial function:
2. Manage the EMEA-wide Salesforce VAS (technical service requests) and report output to management and key stakeholders.
3. Ensure that IAC projects align with the company’s sustainability policy and targets.
4. Develop and maintain a database to capture coatings and construction formulations and know-how.
5. Develop and extend application development capabilities across coatings and construction sectors.
6. Collaborate with suppliers on innovation, new formulation development, and formulation optimization.
7. Identify emerging customer application needs and industry trends with stakeholders.
8. Provide technical solutions and application training to technical, commercial teams, and customers.
9. Learn new technologies and transfer knowledge to teams.
10. Develop proof of concept prototype formulations to grow key supplier technologies.
11. Identify opportunities for new products or applications considering regulatory changes and market trends.
12. Participate in joint visits with commercial teams for technical presentations to customers.
13. Investigate customer complaints related to quality and regulatory inquiries.
14. Work with marketing to develop marketing tools and demonstration samples.

YOUR PROFILE

1. Degree in Material Science or Chemistry is advantageous; relevant technical experience will also be considered.
2. Multiple years of experience in coatings/construction laboratory or manufacturing, with managerial experience and broad knowledge of CASE applications and markets.
3. Self-motivated, driven, independent, and result-oriented.
4. Good command of spoken English and strong writing skills for reports, training, and procedures.
5. Effective communication skills for presenting technical and product information to internal and external stakeholders.
6. Willingness to travel as required.
7. Ability to lead, work independently, and collaborate in a multicultural environment.