Description:
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Your Role: As an Applications Specialist, you will:
- Provide expert applications support to our EMEA Pulp & Paper sales team, with a focus on the Packaging and Graphical & Specialty markets.
- Share insights with our Marketing team on market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
- Lead new dry strength projects in partnership with our commercial sales teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve existing technologies and develop new solutions.
- Engage in innovative R&D initiatives and support the launch and promotion of new products.
- Develop and deliver training programs to empower our sales force with the knowledge they need to succeed.
- Create valuable materials and reports, such as Product Data Sheets, training packages, and case histories.
- Provide expert troubleshooting support to ensure customer satisfaction.
What You Bring:
- A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paper Engineering, or substantial experience in the paper-making process.
- Knowledge of synthetic and/or organic strengthening agents and experience applying chemicals on paper machines.
- Background in the Pulp & Paper industry is mandatory with significant experience in wet end chemistry—a great plus if you know retention aid chemistry.
- An awareness of the commercial aspects of paper manufacture and ability to identify key value propositions
- Experience in sales and providing field support to paper customers, particularly in the relevant markets.
- Charisma, drive, and ownership—while this isn’t a sales job, you'll be 'selling' ideas and need to be comfortable dealing with machinery and taking the lead on initiatives.
- A collaborative spirit, with strong skills in teamwork, flexibility, communication, and organization.
- Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
- Strong computer skills.
- Willingness to travel and work in an international, intercultural environment (approx. 60-70% of the time)