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About The Role
We are seeking an Application Manager for the ECA region (Europe, Caspian and Africa) to join our Chemtech team based in Winterthur, Switzerland.
In this technical-commercial role, you'll develop as application and product specialist innovative solutions for separation column design in distillation, absorption, and extraction units, collaborate with technical and commercial teams to successfully drive negotiations and shape meaningful proposals that solve our client's needs.
We offer the chance to leverage your technical skills and apply within a commercial setting for a well-positioned market leader, as well as benefiting from an international environment and structured onboarding.
* Technical Sales Support: Provide expertise and support to Front Sales teams for projects in Europe, Caspian and Africa, including active travel within the designated market area to engage directly with clients.
* Application & Knowledge Management: With focus on Carbon Capture, application knowledge management for specific uses, while fostering strong relationships with client technical experts and actively acquiring new clients.
* Column Design & Technical Development: Simulate separations and design mass transfer columns according to client specifications, develop tailored technical concepts, and perform hydraulic designs using commercially available simulation and inhouse rating tools.
* Cost Optimization & Pricing: Conduct CAPEX and OPEX optimized technical solutions for relevant application fields, prepare detailed price calculations, and handle tenders for complex equipment projects.
* Client Negotiations: Lead the project development in the commercial phase, ensuring adherence to technical and commercial client expectations, while managing negotiations with international clients.
* Project Collaboration & Industry Engagement: Work closely with process engineers, project managers, and product specialists, and represent the company at industry fairs and symposiums to support client acquisition and networking.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Further education in Chemical / Process Engineering, MSc.
* 3-5 years of experience within Process Engineering and Sales
* Fluency in English is required - German, French or Spanish are advantageous
* Flair for Sales & Marketing and Customer Partnership, excellent communication skills with team player attitude, strong drive for sales growth and profitability
* Willingness to travel occasionally (10-20%), primarily within Europe
What we offer you
* A challenging job in an international environment with various career options
* All advantages of a market leader with well-positioned product portfolio
* An interesting salary in line with the market
* The systematic induction into your new role
* 25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays)
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Program/health care
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
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