In coordination with the sales force, as Applications Engineer, you will provide fast responding customer support, monitoring and optimization of Sealed Air products, systems, and applications.
WHAT DOES A APPLICATIONS ENGINEER DO ? WHY YOU ?
Support Sales in the promotion of Sealed Air products to the market and provide sales argumentation.
Contribute to the achievement of business Key Growth objectives.
Implement customer training and quality audit programs.
Regularly monitor products/systems at customers, support development of new applications.
Improve packaging process system performance and product quality.
Complete robust packaging trials and technical reports.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and institute a wide range of technical solutions
Manage projects for which he/she has specific responsibility as Team Leader or Team Member, ensuring timely progress
Liaise with European R&D and local Sales Organization for a coherent approach to customers.
Develop new applications for existing products through knowledge of market needs and cross-fertilization with other company functions or external institutions.
Respect and suggest improvements for the Safety and Hygiene company guidelines in-house, at Packforum, customer level and during travels.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Engineering Degree/NVQ or relevant experience.
• 3+ years’ experience within the food industry or packaging materials.
• Independent, able to work with a remote Manager.
• Excellent technical problem-solving ability with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Team player able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to interact with people of different cultures and backgrounds.
• Prepared to travel extensively within the zone( all UK & Ireland) and occasionally across Europe.
As a person you are:
• Ambitious and performance oriented with the desire and ability to work independently
• Analytical skills
• Self-starter and outgoing
• Technical hands-on with sales skills