Application Marketing Specialist / Manager - X-ray scattering (Based in Grenoble - France)

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative scientific instrumentation company is seeking an Application Marketing Specialist to enhance their marketing efforts in X-ray analytical technologies. This role is crucial for driving business development, creating impactful marketing content, and providing scientific expertise to support product deployment. The ideal candidate will combine a PhD in a relevant field with extensive experience in X-ray-based tools and a passion for customer success. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-impact solutions and making a significant contribution to the field of analytical sciences.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or Chemistry with focus on analytical techniques.
• Extensive experience with X-ray-based characterization tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive pre-sales support and marketing content development.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing for business growth.

Skills

X-ray analytical technologies

Scientific data analysis

Marketing activities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

X-ray-based characterization tools

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Application Marketing Specialist / Manager - X-ray scattering (Based in Grenoble - France), united kingdom

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CNS Worldwide Executive Search

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

This position is based in Grenoble - France. Please apply if you are open to relocate.

CNS Worldwide Executive Search is recruiting for an Application Marketing Specialist to join the Sales & Marketing Division of a cutting-edge scientific instrumentation company.

This role is pivotal in driving pre-sales support, marketing content development, and technical expertise for complex analytical equipment, particularly within the field of X-ray analytical technologies (e.g., SAXS/SANS, XRD).

The ideal candidate will possess a rare blend of scientific expertise and marketing acumen, with a passion for customer success, cross-functional collaboration, and impactful communication.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Development Support

• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture within the organization.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product Development teams to align strategies and ensure a unified approach to business growth and customer satisfaction.

2. Scientific Expertise & Market Engagement

• Apply advanced knowledge of X-ray analytical tools to support product development and demonstrate real-world application value.
• Partner with Marketing to develop use cases and impactful content that clearly articulates product advantages and industry relevance.
• Assist Sales in analyzing customer challenges and recommending optimal solutions using analytical equipment.
• Conduct engaging product demonstrations, delivering clear, technical value propositions to prospective customers.

3. Product Deployment & Evolution

• Work alongside Product Managers and Marketing Communications to generate marketing assets and promotional content for product launches and campaigns.
• Support ongoing customer communication efforts, showcasing product updates and innovations.
• Analyze evolving customer and market needs to guide product strategy.
• Conduct market segmentation research and competitive analysis.
• Provide insights on feature enhancements and propose key differentiators for current and future products.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences to promote offerings and capture market intelligence.

4. Customer-Centric Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a trusted advisor to customers throughout the sales cycle.
• Strengthen relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver tailored, high-impact solutions.
• Maintain a high level of responsiveness to customer needs and feedback.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or related field, with a focus on analytical techniques.
• Extensive experience with X-ray-based characterization tools (SAXS/SANS, XRD).
• Strong track record in the application, interpretation, and communication of complex analytical data.
• Expertise in related instrumentation and scientific principles underpinning X-ray analysis.
• Skilled in scientific data analysis, interpretation, and visualization.
• Experience in marketing activities, particularly related to scientific product/application positioning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive, curious mindset with a commitment to staying at the forefront of X-ray technologies.

Reporting Line:

Reports directly to the Sales and Marketing Director, working in close coordination with both application experts and product management.