Applications Managers – Graphene & 2D Materials

International Markets; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials development company in Manchester is seeking Applications Managers to drive commercial partnerships and explore new opportunities in Graphene and 2D Materials. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and experience in product development and commercial business development. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative applications and materials in complex electronics and sensors.

Qualifications

• Strong educational background.
• Experience in commercial business development.
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial partnerships with key partners.
• Prove new and novel materials in novel opportunities.
• Establish application expertise.

Skills

Commercial business development

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or a Technically-based discipline

Job description

Applications Managers – Graphene & 2D Materials

(Coatings, Inks, Membranes, Complex electronics, Sensors and Wearables)

This is an excellent opportunity for commercially strong, industry experienced, pragmatic individuals to join the team of Application Managers working on creating partnerships to exploit the exciting opportunities offered by Graphene and 2D Materials being developed at the University of Manchester.

The successful candidates will be responsible for developing effective commercial partnerships, proving new and novel materials, and establishing a growing body of application expertise. They will have experience working within industry, a demonstrable understanding of successful product development, and the ability to work effectively across all levels of organisations.

The ideal candidates will have a degree in an Engineering or Technically-based discipline, a track record in commercial business development, and strategic ability. They will be experienced in developing new products, have strong teamwork and project management skills, and the ability to build relationships internally and externally.

Key responsibilities and requirements include:

• Developing commercial partnerships with key partners
• Proving new and novel materials in novel opportunities
• Establishing a growing body of application expertise
• Experience working within industry
• Demonstrable understanding of successful product development
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of organisations

Interested applicants should have a strong educational background, excellent communication and presentation skills, and a positive, enthusiastic outlook.