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Applications Manager

Whitehall Recruitment LTD

Essex

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Applications Manager to bridge the gap between production and commercial teams. This role offers a unique opportunity for a Chemist to step into a technical position outside of the lab, focusing on product validation and customer engagement. You will lead projects that drive innovation in inks and coatings, utilizing your expertise to guide business development efforts. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will shape the future of color technology and product performance, making a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of product formulation and application performance.
  • Experience in leading projects and supervising teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead product validation and support business development with technical guidance.
  • Manage business development projects and build strong customer relationships.

Skills

Product Formulation Understanding
Project Leadership
Technical Guidance
Customer Relationship Management
Business Development

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

DOD Inkjet Technology
CIJ Inkjet Technology

Job description

Our Client is part of an international chemicals and coatings organisation and is a leading provider of specialist inks. They are at the forefront in technology when it comes to delivering colour expertise and innovative new products.


They are now seeking an Applications Manager to work closely with production, technical, sales, and commercial teams. This is a great opportunity for a Chemist looking for a technical position outside of the lab.


About the Role:
  1. Lead product validation at customers in collaboration with R&D and sales team.
  2. Answers customer enquiries and supports business development through technical and product guidance.
  3. Uses internal and external resources to produce product demonstration samples.
  4. Proposes and defines new projects to meet future requirements for IJ in collaboration with sales team and R&D.
  5. Captures requirements for business development projects in collaboration with Business Development Director.
  6. Plans and manages business development projects to deliver appropriate solutions within agreed timelines.
  7. Builds strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

About the Candidate:
  1. Comprehensive understanding of product formulation of relevant products and how formulation changes affect the application performance.
  2. Experience as a supervisor/project leader or equivalent.
  3. Experience and understanding in DOD and CIJ Inkjet as well as other security technologies outside of conventional printing.

Salary up to £55,000.

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