About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>BRIEF DESCRIPTION</b></H2> </div><div><p>Reporting to the Technology and Market Director of Business Development area (IMEA & LATAM), Kurita group is looking for a seasoned <strong>Technology & Market Development professional with experience in the Water Treatment Industry</strong>. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of industrial water treatment and added value selling. Experience in international projects, teamwork and key accounts management are also essential.<strong> The role might be based in one of our key European offices</strong> (i.e. Barcelona, Mannheim, Milan, Viersen) <strong>or it might be remote in a location with easy access to a major international airport</strong> (e.g. AMS, CDG, MAD, FRA, FCO, BCN, MUC, ATH, CPH, VIE, WAW, LIS, BRU, MXP, HEL, PRG, BUD).</p> <p>You will join a multidisciplinary team being responsible to oversee and coordinate:</p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Senior level Technology & Marketing support to sales teams that manage key customers and global corporations at different commercial stages.</li> <li>Lead and Promote Innovation with the current and new customers based on corporate strategy: CSV technologies, DBOO projects for wastewater reuse, digital tool adoption (KC360 & CRM), etc.</li> <li>Support Sales Development team and support Kurita's strategy in the BD region across different market segments (F&B, Steel, mining, Refinery & petrochemical, automotive…).</li> <li>Periodically visit IMEA & LATAM countries for on-site support of sales teams involved in key projects.</li> <li>Work together with global teams and specialists if necessary - when a high-level technical response is required by customers.</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>University Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.</li> <li>10+ years of experience in the water treatment field in a role related to Sales Management, Product Management, Technical Marketing or in Senior Technology-related functions.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of industrial water treatment (CW, BW, RO, WW, WWR).</li> <li>Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken.</li> <li>Driving license class B.</li> <li>Willingness to travel on business in IMEA&LATAM (for a few days).</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>PREFERRED PERSONAL SKILLS</b></H2> </div><div><p>- Good organization skills, strong detail & team orientation<br>- Strong communication skills, sales & service mindset<br>- Open mindedness, flexibility, creativity, willingness to learn & ability to take initiative<br><br></p></div></div></div>