Are you a technically skilled leader with a passion for innovation and customer engagement in the Graphic Arts industry? Arkema’s Sartomer business line is seeking a Technical Service and Business Development (TS&BD) Manager to drive product innovation, provide expert technical support, and lead strategic growth initiatives across the EMEA region.
🔍 About the Role
Based at our R&D Centre in Wetherby, you will be the technical face of Sartomer for the Graphic Arts market in EMEA. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to support existing products, develop new solutions, and lead technical exchanges that shape the future of UV-curable technologies.
🧪 Key Responsibilities
Technical Support (40%)
* Provide expert technical assistance to customers and internal teams.
* Conduct lab studies, troubleshoot application issues, and deliver impactful presentations.
* Represent Sartomer at industry events, webinars, and conferences.
New Product Development (30%)
* Define technical requirements and lead innovation projects.
* Collaborate with global R&D teams to develop and promote new products.
* Benchmark technologies and identify strategic development opportunities.
Team Leadership & Management (20%)
* Lead and develop the Application Lab team in Wetherby.
* Ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence in the lab.
* Represent R&D in cross-functional and customer-facing meetings.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing (10%)
* Create technical documentation and training materials.
* Maintain records of customer interactions and project progress.
✅ What You Bring
* Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years of industrial experience, ideally in UV technology and Graphic Arts.
* Strong communication and project management skills.
* Fluency in English; French language skills are a plus.
* Willingness to travel across EMEA (up to 30%).
🌟 Why Join Us?
At Arkema, we foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. You’ll be part of a global leader in specialty materials, working on cutting-edge technologies that make a real impact. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and a culture that values safety, diversity, and excellence.