Product Application Manager

Job Title

Provide advanced technical support to the sales and operations teams, including troubleshooting, process optimization, and new product implementation.

Manage customer trials and application projects, ensuring timely delivery of technical reports, studies, and recommendations.

Lead collaboration between customers, R&D, and Operations to develop and qualify new products, formulations, and process solutions that meet performance, cost, and sustainability objectives.

Identify and define customer needs, selecting or proposing products aligned with portfolio strategy and business goals.

Develop and deliver technical presentations, case studies, and application training for internal teams and customers.

Drive measurable value creation by leading validated cost-in-use and process improvement initiatives for key accounts.

Monitor and analyze competitive technologies, providing input into product strategy and innovation priorities.

Maintain CRM accuracy for technical projects, opportunities, and feedback to support visibility and data-driven decision-making.

Ensure compliance with company policies, including documentation standards, Code of Conduct, and safety practices.

Actively manage an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and contribute to building internal technical capability through training and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Education, Experience & Skills:

Bachelor's Degree required (MS/MBA preferred) in Chemistry, Engineering or any business area.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a customer facing and technical capacity.

Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% of the time to customer sites.

Willingness and ability to work from a home-based office.

Quaker Chemical Corporation