Senior Sales & Applied Technology Manager NA

Umicore Belgium; North America; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore Belgium is seeking a Senior Sales and Applied Technology Manager to manage customer accounts in North America, focusing on business development, sales responsibilities, and technical support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Fuel Cell applications, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a degree in Business, Engineering, or Chemistry. This role promises a collaborative environment aimed at innovation and sustainability in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Fuel Cell or MEA applications and business/marketing mandatory.
• Deep understanding of commercial/technical operational elements.
• Minimum 5+ years professional experience in the Fuel Cell or MEA applications industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage North American customer accounts throughout business cycles.
• Develop and strengthen Umicore’s market position.
• Technical customer project support and budget strategy planning.

Skills

Customer program project management

Market and competitor monitoring

Technical customer development

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Business, engineering, and/or chemistry

Job description

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Fuel Cell and Stationary Catalysts

High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

The Senior Sales and Applied Technology Manager will be responsibilities for managing North American customer accounts during the different business cycle stages for both commercial and technical (Applied Technology) ensuring business development and the support for existing businesses in North America for achieving the global budget plan targets.

• Develop and strengthen Umicore’s position in the North American and global markets
• Sales Responsibilities for NA accounts:
  • All facets of customer program project management.
  • Budget and strategy planning and reporting
  • Market and competitor monitoring
• Applied Technology responsibilities for North America Accounts.
  • Technical customer development project support
  • Instance management Check list 1 & PPAP’s for North America accounts
• Business Development responsibilities for North America Account
  • Market and technology development, scouting, and monitoring
• Global internal project support
  • Collaborate with Umicore team members in global internal projects.

Who we are looking for

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Business, engineering, and/or chemistry
• Professional experience in Fuel Cell or MEA applications and business/marketing mandatory.
• Deep understanding of the commercial/technical, operational and financial elements of business and in automotive supply industry standards are required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience of which at least 3 years are within Fuell Cell or MEA application/supplier industry.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leadingorganization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If my leadership can helpus support greener mobility, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?

Umicore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. If you need assistance in applying for this position, please contact, Patricia Apolinar ([e-mail]).