Application Development Specialist

Celanese is a global technology leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. We organise our products into four different products segments: Engineered Materials, Cellulose Acetate, Food Ingredients, and Acetyl Chain. These businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and business expertise to create value for our customers and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation.

We are a high-performing, science-driven company with a strong leadership team, and are looking for people to join us as we move to the next level through innovation, productivity, and new product development. If you appreciate challenges, working on complex projects and rapid advancement in an environment that actively encourages and demonstrates diversity, inclusion and giving back to our communities, Celanese is the right place for you.

Celanese Engineered Materials (EM) is seeking an Application Development Specialist to actively support our Industrial and Consumer Business in DACH area. The individual will be working with our customers to develop novel and differentiated solutions to promote and grow Engineered Materials sales in Industrial applications, starting with Building & Construction applications and evolving in markets such as Furniture.

Purpose and Summary of position :

• Identify and commercialize growth opportunities for our Engineered Materials portfolio in the Industrial and Consumer markets.

• Lead the application development process. Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Technical and Sales teams as necessary to drive new growth opportunities and extensions to successful commercialization.

• Enter and maintain opportunities in SFDC through commercialization.

• Ensure adequate hand-off to the relevant account manager or channel partner when commercial negotiation starts.

• Work with Marketing team:

- To understand value chains and market dynamics.

- To build understanding of value proposition and benchmarking vs competitive alternatives (in-kind & not in-kind) for selected applications.

- Look for expansion of the performance polymers use into new application areas as determined by the Marketing plans.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s or Master engineering degree.

• Solid technical background on engineering polymers.

• Experience in engineering polymers within a context of business / technology / application is preferred.

• Experience in promoting / selling engineering polymers, through account management or channel management is a plus.

• Good communication and people skills in a complex environment.

• Strong project management Skills.

• A team player with independent working capability.

• Up-to-date knowledge in information technology and computer skills.

• Good discipline with sense of urgency to meet commitments.

• Self-motivated and result oriented.

• Must have a strong sense of ownership and personal accountability.

• Analytical, scientific and methodical in solving technical challenges.

• Native German language skills and high proficiency in English.

• Valid driving license.

• Travel requirements: 40-50%.

LOCATION: Switzerland, Austria, Office or Home-based location

MM is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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