Job Overview
The job incumbent is the link between the sales organization and the Support Functions. He/she is responsible for providing the support to the sales organization with specific focus on a defined segment.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure own development based on regular performance reviews with coaching by supervisor
Establish own development plan with support from supervisor
Proactively support and encourage the sales organization to execute customer seminars
Support the preparation of training material for the sales organization to use when training customers
Develop training material to train associates and support the countries in the actual training
Meet agreed individual goals by managing own time
Ensure high degree of professional proficiency and act as the technical specialist regarding the specified segment
Participate in Segment specific European Working groups and contribute to preparing new concepts and services in alignment with establishes strategies
Support the Sales force with regards to technical and application know how
Support the local sales organization in problem solving at customers (including traveling to the country to assist the local organization)
Participate in Regional Working Group meetings
Support the sales organization as regards to finding new solutions to solve customer’s challenges
Positively contribute to harmonization of the product port folio within the specified segment thereby reducing the number of local and regional products
Take ownership of the application part of the roll out of new products/programs and concepts
Ensure prepared for and coordination of activities regarding yearly roll-out plan
Report own activities according to guidelines, QS standards and systems
Follow given guidelines and processes
Qualifications
Graduate level (with focus on technical and/or chemistry) or equivalent experience
Product management and/or sales experience
Good PC skills
Good English & local language skills
Presentation and Communication skills
Experience in training people preferred
